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When is a pool to dirty and you must drain it?
if its green and you have frogs living in it you need to drain it. If it just needs to be vaccumed and the water is foggy, Chemicals will clear it up
Does shocking pool increase alkalinity?
Shocking a pool with products like chlorine can actually lower the pH and alkalinity levels of the pool water temporarily. It is recommended to test the water and adjust the alkalinity levels if necessary after shocking the pool to maintain proper water balance.
When do you add clearifier after shocking pool?
Yes you can add shock solution to your swimming pool after or at the same time as a clarifyer. You should not swim in your pool for at 4 hours after shocking it.
What chemical do you put in foggy pool?
Chlorine, preferably liquid chlorine, because it acts the fastest. Test it using an OTO tester. IF your chlorine level is at least 1 PPM and your pH is less than 7.2, and your filter is working properly, the water should clear up in a day or two. Hatawa
Can you go in a pool if the free chlorine is low?
Yes, but you should shock it so the water stays clear (do not go in after shocking until the chlorine is at a safe level 1-3ppm)
What would cause a pool to stay green and foggy?
Algae will develop in untreated water turning the water green and or foggy. If it is a swimming pool, and you don't mind, it can be treated with chemicals that you can get at the big box hardware stores or a pool supply place. If the pool is for fish you can use a biological filter and pump system.
Why is Pool water foggy after adding chlorine?
The chlorine is reacting to minerals in the water.
Why is there algae at the bottom of the pool after shocking it?
Algae can appear at the bottom of a pool after shocking it because the shock treatment can kill off algae and other organic matter, causing it to sink to the bottom.
Is shocking pool the same as adding chlorine?
Pretty much --Yes.
Will shocking the pool kill mosquitos?
The amount of chlorine normally used to shock a pool should kill and larvae and other living things in the pool.
Should you increase pH before shocking?
It is not necessary to increase the pH before shocking a pool. However, adjusting the pH to the correct range (7.2-7.6) after shocking is recommended for optimal results.
What do you do if you over shocked the pool?
Shocking a pool is increasing a the chlorine levels to the maximum, successfully.
