Can I shock the pool during the day?

The best time of day to shock pool is when the sun is down. So, experts recommend shocking your pool in the evening or at night, to make sure it does its job. Shocking during the day can be ineffective as UV rays from direct sunlight significantly reduce free chlorine levels.

Does it matter what time of day you shock your pool?

The best time of day to shock your pool is in the evening. This is because the sun's rays can affect the effectiveness of the chlorine by dissolving it too quickly, before it has a chance to rid the pool of contaminants and clean the water.

Can you shock your pool at anytime?

If you're using non-chlorine shock (which is an oxidizer), you can shock the pool at any time of day and only have to wait 15 minutes before going back into the pool.

How long does it take for pool shock to work?

Always run the pump when shocking the pool and allow it to circulate for 24 hours. The water should then be a blue or cloudy blue color. Test the water 24 hours after shocking and start adjusting pH and alkalinity levels. The chlorine will still be elevated, but over a few days, it should stabilize.

Can you put shock in the pool in the morning?

Sun Down – You'll want to shock your pool in the evening when the sun has gone down. This gives your pool plenty of time during the night to free the chlorine and clean the water. In the morning, you should be able to enjoy your pool. If you shock your pool during the day, the sun's UV rays will dissolve the chlorine.

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What time of day should I add chlorine to my pool?

The right way and time

Since liquid chlorine will burn off quickly in direct sunlight, it's best to add it to your pool in the evening. Wait until the sun begins to or has set. Don't cradle the bottle of chlorine – instead, hold it as far away from you as possible as you add it to the pool.

What happens if you swim in a shocked pool?

What Happens If You Swim In A Shocked Pool? If you do not wait for the chemicals used to shock a pool to totally dissolve then you could be placing yourself in serious danger by swimming in it. At the minimum, you will feel itchy skin and eyes because of the chemicals present in the water.

Should I brush pool before shocking?

Before you start pouring shock in the pool, the first step is to brush the sides and floor of your pool to loosen all the algae. Doing this breaks the skin and allows the pool shock to more easily kill the algae. Once you've done this, it is important to make sure you have the proper pH level in your water.

Can you swim in pool after shock?

And how long do you have to wait before you can swim? You should wait one hour per pound of shock product added, and then test the water to confirm the pH and chlorine are in the proper range before letting anyone enter the pool.

Why did my pool get cloudy after I shocked it?

High doses of chlorine, like pool shock, can cause temporary cloudiness as it kills contaminants. High levels of pH, alkalinity, and calcium hardness are more likely to cause cloudy water.

Should you shock pool before or after rain?

Give your pool a good shock treatment 1 to 2 days before the storm hits. You can bring the chlorine level up pretty high to prolong the pool being depleted of chlorine.

Can I swim 12 hours after shocking pool?

Can I swim 12 hours after shocking the pool? It's usually safe to swim after letting the shock circulate in the water for at least 8 hours. However, we recommend testing the water's chlorine level before swimming. A high chlorine reading may be uncomfortable and dangerous to swimmers.

Should I shock pool after rain?

Shock the pool

After heavy rainfall, your pool's chlorine levels will be much lower from fighting off contaminants. Shocking your pool replenishes the chlorine lost from the rain.

How many hours should you wait to swim after shocking a pool?

In general, it's recommended that you wait up to 24 hours to hop into a pool after it's been shocked, depending on the size of the pool, Alan says.

How long should I run my pool pump after shocking?

It is a question a lot of pool owners have and a question that we have the answer to! A pool filter should be run for a minimum of 6 hours after shocking a swimming pool. This is to allow the filter to clean the water and give the shock enough time to fully mix with the pool water.

Can you swim 6 hours after shocking pool?

For chlorine based pool shocks (calcium hypochlorite, bleach and liquid chlorine), it will be safe to swim in 6 hours and up to 5 days after shocking. It's more important to wait until chlorine levels are below 5 ppm before swimming and the pH is from 7.2 to 7.8, rather than an elapsed time.

Will baking soda clear a green pool?

Will baking soda clear a green pool? No. Baking soda will only raise your alkalinity and pH levels and this will not kill algae. Chlorine is what kills algae.

Is liquid shock better than powder?

Both liquid and powder shocks contain the same active chemical used for pool sanitation, but their usage and strength are different. Other than coming in a different form, liquid chlorine is also more budget-friendly and unstabilized. On the other hand, powder shock is easy to stabilize, and its solid form dissolves.

Is pool shock the same as chlorine?

Shock is chlorine, in a high dose, meant to shock your pool and raise the chlorine level quickly. Chlorine tabs (placed in a chlorinator, floater, or skimmer basket) maintain a chlorine residual in the water. You do need to use both tabs and shock.

How long can water sit in pool without chlorine?

If you are not adding chlorine to kill bacteria, drain the pool every other day. Stagnant water without chlorine can become unhealthy water in as little as 24-48 hours.

Can you shock a pool 2 days in a row?

Shocking your pool for two days in a row is a valid and recommended strategy to kill and get rid of algae. In fact, the reason why algae comes back quickly is that the chlorine levels were not high enough for long enough to kill it off properly.

Can I put pool chemicals in in the morning?

The pump needs to be on 1 hour before you test and 1 hour after you add any chemicals. Evening is best in my opinion so that the raised FC can act on anything in the pool and not be lost to the sun.

Should I run pool pump all the time?

Generally running your pool pump for 12-hours a day is a good option. This is based on the assumption that your average pool pump has a turnover rate of about 8 to 12-hours. That means that the total volume of your pool water will filter through your system 2 to 3 times per 24-hour period.

Should I backwash after shocking pool?

Steps for Preventing Algae

If your pool is used frequently, shock it at least once a week. Clean or backwash your filter regularly. Run your pool pump for at least 10 hours per day to completely circulate the water.