Early morning or in the evening or even at night; heat and sunlight reduce the effects of chlorine or other shock methods.
I try and shock my pool every other day, or, if it rains, shock it at night after it rains (never during rain).
Night around 1130 pm
If the water is staying clear there is no reason to shock it.
It is chlorine reacting with the metals in your pool water.
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.
Yes, you can add chlorine tablets on the same day you shock your pool, but it's advisable to wait a few hours after shocking to allow the high chlorine levels from the shock treatment to dissipate. Shocking raises chlorine levels significantly, and adding tablets immediately might not allow for optimal distribution and effectiveness. Always check the pool's chlorine levels before adding more chemicals to ensure safety and proper balance.
SHOCK!! Its a powder you can buy at a pool store or chemical store.. its chlorine in powder form, you just dump it in your pool stir it up a bit, wait a day or two, and the pool should be clean.
Remove the dead animal skim any floating materials from the top of the water vacuum the pool floor, then shock the pool with an extra strong dose of chlorine. The pool should be ok the next day.
It is best to leave running. Have a neighbor check for anything unusual.
First of all remove all remains of the cat. then super chlorinate it and leave it to filter for a day. check the chlorine levels and every thing should be OK after that. so long as the chlorine levels are correct the water should be properly disinfected.
The pool in Pennsylvania is open May 23 to Labor Day.
Generally you should shock about every 7 to 10 days. To find out exactly when you need to shock, and how much, you need to check your combined chlorine levels. Shocking will beore necessary when bather loads are high, or a lot of debris is present. I also recommend shocking if the pool is cloudy or has algae, as both are usually caused by low chlorine..... Best advise I can give to any pool owner is to test your chlorine regularly. Once a week is not enough, especially in the summer months. You can usually get away without shocking as often in off months. Also shock if the chlorine feels and smells high, but the test shows it is not. This means chlorimines are present which need to be superchlorinated out.