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.
Yes, you should run the pump when you add chemicals to your water,
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.
It's generally not recommended to add algaecide to a pool on the same day that you shock it. Shocking the pool raises the chlorine levels significantly, which can reduce the effectiveness of the algaecide. It's best to wait at least 24 hours after shocking to allow the chlorine levels to drop before adding algaecide for optimal results. Always check the product labels for specific instructions.
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.
Pretty much --Yes.
The amount of chlorine normally used to shock a pool should kill and larvae and other living things in the pool.
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.
Shocking a pool is increasing a the chlorine levels to the maximum, successfully.
Shocking produces gasses as a result of the chemical reaction between the shocking agent and the organic material in the pool water such as dead bugs, lipstick, and bodily discharges. It would be a good idea to vent off these gasses to the outside in addition to letting the humid air out.
You can't remove minerals in water either by filtering ( with standard pool filters) or "shocking" it. Run filter 24/7 until you are able to see the main drain at the bottom of the pool clearly then add your chlorine. You may have to do this (24/7 routine) each time you add large quantities of new make up water.
Shocking is not useful response for a broken pool thermometer. Most pool thermometers are electronic sensors or bimetallic strips, which won't put anything into the pool if they break, or are based on colored alcohol, for which shocking will not do anything. If your broken thermometer used mercury (unlikely) it will settle to the bottom and into the drain traps. You need to get the mercury out of the drains.
A pink or purple ring around the pool could be caused by minerals. You should try shocking your pool water.