Can You Add Shock And PH Down At The Same Time?

What happens if you go in a pool that was just shocked

The type of shock treatment you use in your pool and the amount of time you wait will determine what happens if you swim in a shocked pool.

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If you enter the pool immediately following a chlorine pool shock treatment, you are risking as little as skin and eye irritation and as much as fatality..

Why is my pool still green after shocking it

When pool chemicals are not properly maintained it is easy for pH levels to get out of whack quickly leading to a green pool. If you have already shocked your pool and taken pH level samples you may still need to add stabilizers or phosphate removers.

Can I add algaecide during the day

In addition to properly dosing your water, it is also recommended that the algaecide be added in the morning on a bright sunny day for best results. Algae are plants and grow in the presence of sunlight. Adding algaecide during algae’s best growth time will increase intake of the algaecide and make it more effective.

How long after adding algaecide can you shock

Keep your pump and filter running. Give the shock a good 12 to 24 hours to work it’s magic. If the algae hasn’t cleared up after 24-48 hours, clean and brush the pool and add another shock treatment.

Should I adjust chlorine or pH first

Rule of thumb is to do the PH first. And do not bother to drive to pool store to spend the extra money for a PH DECREASER. Buy a plain baking soda for 50cents a pound in Walmart! Chlorine will not work fully until your PH is in the proper range.

Does shock kill algae

Large amounts of algae may require you to add up to three doses of shock over a 36-hour period. When using large amounts of shock to kill algae, water may become cloudy. This should not be a problem, and the water should clear up after running the filter. Wait until the chlorine ppm has fallen below 5.0.

Is liquid chlorine and shock the same thing

Liquid chlorine and granular shock have the same active chemical that sanitizes your pool, what changes is the strength and the way you use it. Liquid chlorine is less costly, unstabilized and comes in liquid form. Granular shock is stabilized and comes in a solid form that dissolves in your pool.

Should I run the filter after adding algaecide

Add a dose of algaecide, bring your chlorine level high by shocking, and run the filter continuously until the problem clears. … Be dutiful in shocking every week to two weeks and add a maintenance dose of algaecide every other week to prevent further algae growth.

Should I cover my pool every night

Helps the Swimming Pool Retain Heat For a swimming pool that relies on the sun for heat, covering it at night can still make it warm enough to swim in the next day, instead of losing all the heat overnight when the temperatures drop.

How long do you have to wait to swim after adding pH down

20 minutesAfter Adding pH, Alkalinity and Clarifier It is recommended to wait at least 20 minutes to an hour after adding water balancing chemicals.

Can I add shock and stabilizer at the same time

I would take the pH down first, if you’re planning to shock, because high levels of chlorine give falsely high pH readings. If you’re not shocking, then you can work on chlorine and pH at the same time. You can goahead and add stabilizer as soon as the green is cleaned up– the sooner the better. 🙂 Thank you Aylad!

How long after adding pH up can you add shock

After Adding pH, Alkalinity and Clarifier It is recommended to wait at least 20 minutes to an hour after adding water balancing chemicals.

Does shock raise pH

Chlorine based pool shock (Calcium Hypochlorite) has a high pH, and will naturally raise the pH level of your swimming pool water, in addition to changing your chlorine level. Chlorine free shock has a neutral pH, and will not affect any of your pool chemical levels.

Do I use shock or algaecide first

While shocking and adding algaecide is effective in getting rid of algae, it should not be done together. This is because when you mix chlorine and algaecide together, it renders both of them useless. Hence, you should first shock the pool and wait for the chlorine levels to fall below 5 PPM.

Can I add shock and chlorine at the same time

Yes, you can add both shock and chlorine to a pool. However, you should not add them at the same time. The best thing to do is to shock your pool first. Then, once the chlorine levels go down to a certain threshold, you can add more chlorine.

Should I raise pH or alkalinity first

Check Total Alkalinity (TA) first, then adjust for proper pH range. Proper TA will buffer pH, that is, it will help to prevent pH fluctuations. Use fresh, high quality test strips. Excessively high bromine or chlorine levels can result in false pH and TA readings.

Should I add acid or chlorine first

The addition of the chlorine or salt will give you the pH increase. It’s not worth it to add an alkali one day, to raise the alkalinity or the pH, then an acid the next when neither was necessary!

Can I add pH increaser and alkalinity increaser at the same time

To raise pH and Alkalinity at the same time, start with Alkalinity, and add enough Increaser to raise Alkalinity to 100 ppm.