Using Pool Shock The Right Way
Here is a simple tips to add shock to any swimming pool.
- Always Shock at night (sunlight burns off more chlorine, so it will work better at night)
- Pre-Dissolve all shock. Some won’t require you to but do it anyway, it spreads it around better and it won’t sink to the bottom of your pool possibly bleaching your liner
- Use gloves, you can never be too safe using pool shock.
- Wear clothes you don’t like. Chances are a little shock water will splash on you, it will bleach your shirt.
- Allow your swimming pool to run for at least 8 hours straight after adding shock.
- Do not swim in shocked water for 12 hours. Let the shock do it’s job and let the chlorine drop down before swimming.
Just be sure you’re shocking for the right reasons. If the chloramines are up above .4-.6, then go ahead and shock, but just don’t shock because it’s Saturday.
Go to http://www.clean-pool-and-spa.com/swimming-pool-maintenance-tips.html, http://www.clean-pool-and-spa.com, and http://www.clean-pool-and-spa.com/swimming-pool-chlorine.html for some great info.
DO I need to shock? It is a new pool 12x30in, filled from the well. I’ve check it and all that was low was the clorine. I’ve added tablets to the floating skimmer. It is now at 2 ppm. Everyone tells me I need to shock, but I wonder if I really do. Ithe water is clear. Any advice will be helpful.