This is usually done when thepool is openedto help clear up the water.
Shocking a poolis one of the easier maintenance procedures that can be done to keep your pool clean.
Here’s how to shock your pool to clean out the green.
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A leak makes it much more difficult to maintain the proper chemical balance your pool needs.
when you land verified your system is watertight, it is safe to begin shocking your pool.
Keep clean water on hand in case the chlorine gets on your skin or eyes.
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If your pool has a main drain then while brushing your pool down, brush towards the main drain.
It is normal after you shock a pool to have an elevated chlorine level.
The elevated chlorine level will return to normal.
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Then go back around again and brush the water line.
If thepool gets cloudywhile brushing the pool, thats a good thing.
trigger the Filter
Leave your pool on (this includes overnight) until the water becomes clear.
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Be sure to keep an eye on the filter pressure while leaving the pool on.
Also, this may point to a failing pool filter unable to keep your water clean anymore.
Both of these issues can be diagnosed by your local pool technician or sometimes by your pool supply store.
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Shock is a more highly concentrated form of chlorine and is chemically much more powerful to sanitize your pool.
Yes, you’re free to shock a non-chlorine pool with non-chlorine shock chemicals.
Going into a shocked pool too soon can cause skin and eye irritation and can potentially damage your lungs.
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