2023年7月25日 · Pool shock, or shock treatment, is simply a high concentration of chlorine. While you might find some products labeled as chlorine and others labeled as shock, they’re really both chlorine with different dosage requirements.

2023年9月7日 · "Shocking” refers to the process of adding chlorine or non-chlorine pool chemicals to the water in order to raise the "free chlorine” level. The goal is to raise this level to a point where contaminants such as algae, chloramines and bacteria are destroyed.

2017年11月16日 · Non-Chlorine Alternative: Use chlorine-free pool shock-oxidizer weekly to eliminate non-living matter, keeping your above ground or in-ground swimming pool water clean and safe; Proper Water Balance: Quickly dissolves to provide fast results without raising or altering pH levels

Shocking a swimming pool will destroy bacteria, control algae, and manage organic contaminants that regular chlorination may have missed. Why Shock a Pool? Chlorine levels fluctuate depending on the bather load, the amount of contaminants in your pool water, and the dosage of your primary sanitizer.

2025年2月28日 · Sunlight can reduce the effectiveness of chlorine shock by up to 50%! Check that your filter is clean and functioning properly before shocking. A clogged filter won’t circulate water effectively. Test your water before swimming to make sure chlorine levels have returned to normal swimming range (1-3 ppm). If levels are still high, wait longer ...

2021年1月23日 · By understanding how different types of chlorine shock affect the pool’s water, how to use them, and the best time(s) to shock, you’ll keep your pool clean and clear with little to no trouble at all.

2024年7月1日 · Shocking a pool is how you eliminate algae or rapidly raise the chlorine level of your pool water to combat a green pool. Over time algae causes stains, even if it's underwater and especially when the sun hits dried patches of this pesky growth.

2024年6月25日 · Shocking a pool entails adding chlorine or non-chlorine chemicals to the water to keep it balanced and to raise the free chlorine levels. Shock for pools is typically three to five times...

2023年7月17日 · Adding pool shock, also known as shocking a pool or hyperchlorination, helps to get rid of combined chlorine and generate free chlorine. In general, you should shock your pool when you open it and close it.

2024年11月8日 · In this guide, we will provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to shock your pool using liquid chlorine, explain what pool shock is, when and how often to shock your pool, and the safety precautions to take when handling liquid chlorine.