How often do you need to shock your pool? Knowing when to shock your pool is part of Pool Maintenance and Pool Cleaning 101. So here are 7 rules for when you should add some shock to your pool.
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00:00 Introduction to When to Add Pool Shock
00:16 What Is Pool Shock?
00:34 Why You Should Shock Your Pool
00:45 What Pool Shock To Buy
01:02 #1. Shock Your Pool To Fix Free Chlorine Levels
01:30 #2. Shock When You Open Your Pool
01:56 #3. Shock Your Pool Weekly For Maintenance
02:13 Pool Care Video Course
02:59 #4. Shock Your Pool After Heavy Use
03:14 #5. Shock Your Pool After Heavy Rain
03:25 #6. Shock Your Pool After Extremely Hot or Sunny Weather
03:35 #7. Shock When You Close or Winterize Your Pool
03:49 What Time Of Day Should You Add Shock To Your Pool
04:10 How To Add Shock To Your Pool
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VIDEO:
00:00 Introduction to When to Add Pool Shock
00:16 What Is Pool Shock?
00:34 Why You Should Shock Your Pool
00:45 What Pool Shock To Buy
01:02 #1. Shock Your Pool To Fix Free Chlorine Levels
01:30 #2. Shock When You Open Your Pool
01:56 #3. Shock Your Pool Weekly For Maintenance
02:13 Pool Care Video Course
02:59 #4. Shock Your Pool After Heavy Use
03:14 #5. Shock Your Pool After Heavy Rain
03:25 #6. Shock Your Pool After Extremely Hot or Sunny Weather
03:35 #7. Shock When You Close or Winterize Your Pool
03:49 What Time Of Day Should You Add Shock To Your Pool
04:10 How To Add Shock To Your Pool
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How often do i need to shock my pool regularly shocking? Your pool is one of the best ways to keep it clean and clear, and all you need to know are these seven shocking rules check it out. First, what is shock there's a difference between the actual chemical, which is called pull shock, and the action which is called shocking pool shock is a concentrated dose of chlorine. There is also a non-chlorine version too. Shocking is the process of adding high amounts of chlorine to your pool that raise the free chlorine level.
Why do we shock a pool? Well, it's like hitting a giant reset button. Full shock destroys the algae and bacteria living in your pool and removes combined chlorine molecules called chloramines when you're buying pool shock look for the shock that contains at least 65 to 70 percent calcium hypochlorite. There is also a non-chlorine shock that only helps to remove chloramines and will not raise the free chlorine level in your pool. So how often do you need to shock your pool one? You want to shock your pool when the free chlorine levels are off or when you smell chlorine.
Regular testing will help. You know. If your pool water is outside the recommended free chlorine levels. Free chlorine should be between one and three parts: per million, with three parts per million being ideal and if you smell chlorine, this indicates that the chlorine is combined with ammonias and no longer sanitizing the water shocking.
The water will free up effective chlorine and eliminate the smell two shock, your pool when you open it. This will help kill algae that has developed. While it was closed balance your water first adjusting things like ph and alkalinity, then we recommend using a double shock, which is twice the normal amount of shock to give your pool an initial bacteria. Killing whammy use two pounds of pool shock for every ten thousand gallons of pool water or five gallons of liquid shock for every twenty thousand gallons of pool water.
Three shock your pool every week for normal maintenance. You will kill more and more bacteria. Every time you shock your pool, weekly shocking is a great way to keep your chlorine levels up and prevent algae growth. If no one has been swimming in your pool and you don't get any weird weather feel free to skip a week real quick before we continue.
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So because you're watching this video, you can go to swimuniversity.com pool and use the promo code. Video four shock after heavy use. If you've had a party or you've been swimming in your pool, a lot you'll want to push that big reset button and give your pool a shock. People carry lots of bacteria and the chlorine level drops when tons of people have been in the water 5. shock. After a heavy rain because it can carry contaminants into your pool and mess with your ph levels, so shocking is a great way to reset after a storm six shock after super sunny hot weather, when temperatures get too high, the strength of your chlorine can decrease and Bacteria can grow and seven shock when closing your pool, your future self will. Thank you for this one shucking, your pool before you close up means you probably won't be greeted by an algae nightmare when you open it up again next season now, you know how often to shock, but when is the right time to add shock the answer at Night, chlorine in pool shock is unstabilized and the sun will burn off the chlorine very quickly so to get the most out of your shock treatment wait until the sun goes down before adding shock to your pool and wait at least eight hours after shocking to go Swimming again, this is another great reason to shock overnight when you're ready to shock first check your ph and alkalinity levels to make sure that they're balanced, you can dissolve shock ahead of time in a five gallon bucket of pool water and stir gently be sure to Always follow the instructions on your pool shock package, since some shock doesn't need to be pre-dissolved and if you do this, wear protective chemical resistant, goggles mask and gloves run your pool pump and pour the shock mixture from the bucket into the pool around the edges. Of the pool and then let the pump run for at least eight hours overnight and then test the water the next morning, you'll want to wait for the free chlorine levels to drop down to at least three parts per million.
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You are awesome. I am learning so much about how to care for my pool through you. This is my first pool so thanks and keep ‘em coming. Are you in Ottawa ?
Should I take my chlorine tablet dispenser out of my pool when shocking my pool?
Seems to me that if free chlorine is at adequate levels for the situation (stabilizer level, bather load, ph, weather, debris, etc) at all times, there would be NO NEED TO SHOCK THE POOL EVER…and WEEKLY SHOCKING would be a WASTE of time and money. Maybe that shock weekly advice is to make up for general sloppy pool keeping?
First off I am extremely great full for your videos. We bought a house last year and it came with a pool, so after watching your videos I felt fairly comfortable with the idea of pool ownership. Fast forward to today. I shocked my pool two nights ago and added stabilizer because our levels were lower than the recommended level. I expected yesterday to find the pool high in chlorine and a higher level of stabilizer. What I found though was that our chlorine levels, according to the test strips, near zero and stabilizer was almost non existent. I broke out the chemical test kit and checked everything that way. Alkalinity and PH are in normal levels but the chlorine, free chlorine, and stabilizer seemed to be near zero??? I’m so confused. I even checked to make sure that we had chlorine tablets in our Nature2 pod and sure enough we do. Oh and also now the pool is also ever so slightly cloudy. I did add clearifier to help with that but to no avail. Did our chlorine magically evaporate in less than a day? I was curious and did test our test strips by getting them wet and waving them in the chlorine tablet bucket. They almost instantly turned purple on the chlorine square so I know they are “working.” Any helpful suggestions here would be great!! Is it possible our stabilizer is way off the charts and just blowing our test strips and chemical test kit away??
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What about us that use a salt water generator?
Can you recommend an all around good pool testing kit? Maybe something a little better than those strips? Thanks!!
In the process of learning pool care because getting an Intex here very soon. It's just a small pool, 12' x 30in. Still researching so any info would help. My understanding is if using non chlorine shock, you need the chlorine tablets but what about if using chlorine shock, would I still need to use chlorine tablets?
New pool owner once I fill my pool do I shock it ?????
Also I’m going to be using chlorine tablets in a floater adding weekly do I still shock ??? If so do I use non chlorine shock or with??
Do you have to shock your pool if it’s brand new Are you in Kanata ?
Do I turn off the chlorinator after adding shock to the pool?
Question, other than getting into the whole chlorine thing shock vs liquid etc… An above ground pool 24×48 13.5k gallons of water. Ok, what bag of shock, I use this word loosely…lol. but 1 is say 68% 1 us 73% at pool store, what is best bag for weekly maintenance, simple.
I've done pools for 23 yrs. And I've had health issues, but instead of ripping off customers, you have a start up. Shock it
Say add 2 to 3 bags once full , when really bad algae, works great. Now your algae is vacuumed out on waste, your ph is a nice 7.4, your alkaline is good enough and calcium hardness is a bit low, overall, your pool is good, looks good, but what % is chlorine bags best for the weekly shock. HTH, SUPER SHOCK IT 73% or 63%
And why is this pool store telling me, other than liability, to never ever mix chlorine in a pickle bucket and walk around the pool. He says throw it in. Which I've done also. They want your money bottom line. I should have my son open my store, But never put chlorine in your skimmer?? Really. I've done this, very slowly before and I've never had an issue with pump or anything to do with filtration system. Just do it very slowly.
(At own risk) it's worked great for me. Which bag is best.
Sorry so long and confusing AF, just tired. Sick of pool people telling me, who know me, to do it this way with this 1lb shock bag. Hell, it's the same bag as when I opened the pool. That's just wrong.
I just wanna throw in a bag of shock. No PhD needed, just an answer for best bag, 63% or a 78%
I'd say 63% weekly, and ph n alkaline is fine. Dam I'm tired, I've confused myself….lol
Sorry bout this
I'll get my act together and ask a proper question everyone has been asking me for 2 summers now, bein I've moved.
Enjoy the summer and be safe
I can't find chlorine tablets anywhere!! But shock is readily available (and not at a sky high price either). Possible to just add less pool shock granules on a daily basis rather than a floating chlorine tablet holder? Any advice in this regard? Service area Kanata??
how much (ppm) of chlorine normally…. and how much when shocking?
…..but if I shock every week it can take 3 days to burn off the chlorine?
What is the difference between regular chlorine and pool shock?! Is a pool shock simply a lot of regular chlorine?
i bought an ozone pool with a hayward cl200 chlorinator , was told my free chlorine levels should be at .5 ppm ? i have slim developing on sides and bottom should i shock it? also is there a video or tutoral on how to operate my pool thanks
I bought XtraBlue Algaecide 40 oz. Algae Prevention and Algaecide and Xtra shock. Can I put them both in at the same time
So should I not shock if ph and alkalinity are off?
Do I shock a new above ground pool water before swimming?
Smart man. Knows how to market his craft. I like this guy.
In general, can I use sodium hypochlorite as a shock if I normally use muriatic acid to reduce pH? I know they should never be mixed together or added at the same time.. but I want to know if I'll have any issues long term by using them in my pool. Your videos are great very helpful
I have to totally call this a lie.
1. I have a 10k gallon pool in Florida.
2. I take my water sample to Pinch a Penny.
Free analysis. I get a report showing me everything.
90% of the time they have me add 1 gallon of liquid chlorine. 8$ a gallon.
My pool is always clean, and I scrub walls once a week.
My last pool guy charged me 150$ every 6 months to Shock my pool.
So if a year later a professional analysis every week says spend 8$ to correct my Pool Chemistry, why would I spend 160$ a month to buy pool shock. Amazon, 38&. This guy is part of the evil Pool guys who mislead the home owner who knows nothing about pools.
My last pool guy charged me 85$ a month. Via Pinch a Penny I spend 50$ or less doing it myself.
Get a vacuum, I love my Zodiac, brush your pool weekly, 10 minutes. Clean your pool filter monthly and your pool will be great.
Now you know.
In western ny shocking weekly would be insane lol
I'm shocked that I found this information
It really bothers me when all pool guys mentioned pH and alkalinity as two different things. Even the test strips have a pH gradient and an alkalinity gradient. Last I knew from college pH is how you measure acidity or alkalinity. Then why do pool people talk about this as if they are two different things?
Hi I have a small pool 12x 10 I just filled it with clean water should I shock it I also bought the clear balance. I’m so lost
How to shock your pool? 1. walk up to it. 2. Go BOOOO! 3. done 🙂
I used a 54% chlorine shock is that ok? do you just use more?
Hi, newbie pool owner here. I have a saltwater pool, should I still shock it weekly?
just got the intex above ground pool which is better liquid or powder shock? Are you in Barrhaven ?
I have an in-ground salt water pool, and I know that the iChlor system will produce chlorine on it's own through electrolysis so I should not need to add chlorine to the pool. However, in the winter the water gets too cold for the iChlor to work. Is it recommended to shock the pool regularly with chlorinated shock during the winter months? I watched my pool go from crystal clear to dark green in the matter of a few days as soon as the indicator light on the iChlor that it was no longer producing chlorine. Are you in Orleans ?
Been checking out all your videos, very helpful and informative.
Thank you. Also enjoy your humor and presentation.
Love your videos! First time pool owner here.. Would you recommend using a chlorine free sun shock (copper rod) instead of "chlorine shock"?
Hello Matt I been watching your vids , now since I purchased my pool so can you please make a informative VIDEO ,on how to actually to shock out the COMBINED CHLORINE not 1 video on YouTube you will be the ONLY 1 each step after you get your FC, TC, & then CC , how to find out on how much shock you actually need to RID THE CC, I hope you read this thanks.
I made a mistake and put a cup of hth and the green turned brown.
Could anyone know how I can fix this? Service area Nepean??
Will this work on a above ground pool it's a 18 x 4.9 inch swimming pool above ground
How does shock and keeping your pool clean videos apply to a pool with Perma salt system?
My chlorine is really high now after shocking is there a way to bring it down so family can swim in it?
Hi thanks for the video, if my shock tablets is chlorine free, do I put chlorine straight away after I shock it or leave it for 8 hours ?
Do I leave the chorine tabs in the chorinator while shocking??
If i shock once a week do i still need to add chlorine tablets Service area Orleans??
Someone told me a photometer also measures total chlorine which test strips cannot do. If your total chlorine is high, then your free chlorine cant work and means your pool is full of dead chlorine. So are they saying the test strips are useless because you can’t test total chlorine?
I always thought that as long as test strips says your free chlorine is at 3ppm then that means it’s above total chlorine and everything is ok?
OR.. Is it in fact possible for the test strips to read ok at 3ppm free chlorine but total chlorine can still be higher rendering the 3ppm free chlorine useless?