Often, it will look something like this. If you think algae, keep adding shock until there is no green left. Perhaps it wasn't such a good deal, after all! You can also use a filter cleaner, to try to remove oil and scale, which reduces sand filter effectiveness.I just put shock in my pool, I just sprinkled the loose crystals around my pool slowly , Was I supposed to pre-dissolve them firstAnna, only if you have a vinyl liner pool. Still have questions? I read that depends of where you leave. per 10,000 gallons” – for example, although it will vary among strengths. Having sparkling, clean water is every pool owner’s dream. Calcium hypochlorite, or cal-hypo as it is often called in the pool industry, is the leader is shock products because is the most powerful and fastest working shock available. If the pool is still green, check pH and alkalinity, and shock again, keep adding until the water turns blue. Do I need to shock the pool? Most pool shock packages will list directions to add 1 lb. A good rule to remember is to use one bag of shock (1 gallon of liquid chlorine) per 10,000 gallons. 1 bag will get reach 7-9 ppm, but for 30 ppm, you need 3, 4 or sometimes even 5+ lbs per 10,000 gallons of pool water. 900 gallonHi, if the water is mostly clean and clear, just 2 oz of the chlorine powder would be sufficient. Then depending on the water test results, you may or may not need: Cyanuric Acid (Stabilizer), Alkalinity Increaser, Calcium Hardness Increaser, pH Increaser/Reducer.Hi there I have a 18×48 size pool. Then you can really remove it from the plaster, and start with fresh water, with no phosphates/nitrates etc. The test strip currently reads 8.4 ph, 0 chlorine, 0 alkalinity, and 0 stabilizer.Hi Rebecca, if your inflatable pool is green, I would suggest draining the pool, scrubbing the walls (no soap) and refilling with fresh water. How much shock and other chemicals should I use ? LiveAbout uses cookies to provide you with a great user experience. The sand filter is working fine, and I have shocked it a few times now. It depends on the type of bacteria, and the extent of the contamination. And also I have some pool shock that is liquid (splash) brand. After 5-10 mins, if it has not turned a blue-ish grey color, add more shock, until it does… Run the filter all night. Not only will you save money, but when they operate, they simply don't make any noise.

?Use a 5-gal bucket, and fill it with pool water, add the shock and stir for about a minute. That may be fine for normal conditions, but if you have a severe algae attack, a triple shock is needed. So with all of above taking into consideration – What is your recommendation for shocking to keep algae at bay. Vinyl pool owners should pour the crystals into a clean 5-gal bucket (already) filled with water, and then stir for 30-60 seconds to dissolve. Either not operating long enough each day, or the sand needs to be changed, or the filter valve or filter is operating improperly and bypassing some water, around the filter and back to the pool. There are 3 reasons to shock a pool – I call them the Algae can require large amounts of chlorine for a complete removal. Check the pH first, and make sure it’s on the low side, 7.2-ish, where chlorine is most potent. I use plenty of shock and keep my Ph exactly where it should be. High pH and low chlorine is a recipe for bacteria that can make swimmers sick. Pool shock is usually 1 pound for every 10,000 gallons. Oversizing pumps have become such an issue that the State of California (a big pool state), recently enacted a law to control how big of a pump could be placed in a swimming pool. This is a granular pool shock, which tends to work best with saltwater pools and it’s easy to use. But 1 3 inch tablet is likely fine, just remember to replace it before it dissolves completely, in 5-7 days, usually.I have a 5,400 gallons circular above ground pool. I don’t know what I’m doing wrong, or missing?Hi Sara, if you chlorine level is fine, and your ph and alkalinity and other measures are also within range – it must be the filter. Yes, shocking the pool after a rainstorm can help restore order. The 1 tablet is likely perfect, a test kit will tell you for sure though, as chlorine use not only depends on pool size, but water temperature, sunlight, bather load and organic debris, and pH level. 1 bag will get reach 7-9 ppm, but for 30 ppm, you need 3, 4 or sometimes even 5+ lbs per 10,000 gallons of pool water. How long after adding shock should you see a change? How much salt and shock should I be using on an averageHi Walter. High pH of 7.8-8.2 can render up to half of your pool shock completely inactive.Proper filtration and circulation deserve some mention as well – my pool is 13 foot round 33 inches high, i struggle with numbers, (I’m like number blind if there is such a thing) how much shock treatment should i put in? Here is the problem: most pools are designed to sell, not to operate. I have an 18’ x 48” above ground pool. Pre-Dissolve the shock before adding to a vinyl pool, so that chlorine granules won’t etch or corrode the soft surface.First time pool owner here I have a 3300 gallon pool. Some salt systems will also shock the pool, but that can place a big demand on the salt cell, and perhaps shorten it’s life, so for that reason I’ve always thought it best to use granular pool shock (or non-chlorine shock), when shocking a salt pool, and not hit the ‘shock’ button on the controller. (1 bag) of shock per 10,000 gallons of pool water.

Animals also bring bacteria, pets and wildlife. You may also want a bottle of Clarifier, and a bottle of Algaecide, both added every week or two.

Then pour into the pool, being careful with the remaining particles, which may need another soaking to dissolve fully.my pool was clear then covered with a warmer and it turned green. A method that may be cheaper and faster, is to drain the pool and pressure wash the pool and tile, then bleach wash the pool and tile, and then refill. For an inground pool of 20K gallons I would not recommend such a method, but for a small Intex pool, it can be drained so quickly and easily (and cheaply), and because your filter will struglle with murky messes, it might be much cheaper and faster to drain and refill the pool.I was in a near death motorcycle wreck a few years ago & broke both legs (Femurs) as well as my pelvis, ribs, & too many to list.

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