How much chlorine do I add to a green pool?

Light Green or Teal Pool Water:

This means there's a low amount of algae in your water and you won't have to use a hefty amount of chlorine shock. In this case, you should double shock your swimming pool water. To double shock, you will need to add 2 pounds for every 10,000 gallons of water.

How much chlorine do I put in a green pool?

For light green pools, use 1 lb. of shock treatment per 10,000 gallons of water. So, for 25,000 gallons of water in pool, use 2.5 lb. of shock treatment.

Can you put too much chlorine in a green pool?

When the levels are properly balanced, chlorine will keep the algae at bay, but the water will slowly begin to turn green as the algae take over if there's not enough. But be careful—adding too much chlorine in pool water can cause those metals to oxidize and turn the pool a different shade of green.

How much liquid chlorine do you need to shock a pool with algae?

*For liquid chlorine or sodium hypochlorite with 12.5% chlorine, add 10 ounces for a 10,000-gallon pool to raise free chlorine (FC) by 1 ppm. *For calcium hypochlorite or powder chlorine, 1 pound is ideal for every 10,000-gallon pool. In case of algae, triple-shock the pool by adding 3 pounds for every 10,000 gallons.

Should I add chlorine to a green pool?

Shock Your Pool with Chlorine to Kill Algae

This is the main event in clearing a green pool—killing the algae. Pool shock contains a high level of chlorine that will kill the algae and sanitize the pool. For the best results, use a shock that contains at least 70% available chlorine (calcium hypochlorite).

How Much Chlorine Do I Add To My Pool?

Why is my pool green even with high chlorine?

The most important test to take if your pool's still green after shocking is the pH level. Buy a kit or a test strip and test the pH because it will indicate whether you need to add other chemicals. A high pH means your water is alkaline and cloudy, especially after the shock.

How much chlorine does it take to get rid of algae?

Chlorine is still one of the most effective killers of algae so doing a super-chlorination of 10-20 ppm of chlorine can go a long way towards wiping out the algae. Liquid chlorine is an ideal shock for algae because it is fast acting and does not add cyanuric acid (CYA) or calcium to the water.

How much shock does it take to get rid of algae?

Use a pound of shock for every 15,000 gallons of pool water. Depending on the severity of the algae, you will likely have to shock twice, if not three times. Wait 12 hours between each shock treatment.

How much chlorine do you put in a pool per gallon?

The basic balance of chlorine to water is between 1 and 3 ppm, or 0.00013 ounces of chlorine per gallon of water.

Is it OK to swim in a green pool?

While the green algae aren't harmful, the bacteria that feed on the algae can cause issues. When you swim in green water, you expose yourself to algae that host bacteria. Swimming in green water could cause bacterial infections on your skin, and you could get sick if you ingest algae-filled pool water.

How long does it take a green pool to clear up after being treated?

The fastest way to clean a green pool is by using pool chemicals and your pool filter. This process usually takes around 4-5 days but you will start noticing a major improvement after 24 hours.

Why is my pool still green after shock and algaecide?

Pools can immediately turn green after shocking when they have metals like copper in the water. These metals oxidise when exposed to high levels of chlorine which makes the pool water turn green. Adding a metal control product such as Zodiac Metal Remover will help to restore the pool water.

How do I turn my green pool blue?

Can too much shock turn pool green?

While copper-based algaecides are very useful for ensuring that algae growth is prevented, using too much can actually spike up the copper levels in your pool to make it reactive enough to your chlorine to turn your pool water green!

Will Shock clear a green pool?

Remember that shocking alone does not clear up a green or cloudy pool; that is what the filter is for. It doesn't matter how much shock you put in the pool if you have a bad filter.

What happens if I put too much shock in my pool?

Adding too much shock or overshocking your pool will kill off algae. The negative of adding too much shock is it will upset the chemical balance of your pool. It's likely to do that regardless of if you overshocked the pool or not. The pH will either go up or down depending on which product you used.

Do I use shock or algaecide first?

Algaecide should be used after each shock treatment, so it has a better chance to support your chlorine as it works its magic. Be sure to shock your pool first, then when the chlorine levels of your pool return to normal, add the correct amount of algaecide to several places around your pool while your pump is running.

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.

How do I know how much chlorine to put in my pool?

You'll need to know how much water your pool holds in order to determine the right amount of chlorine to add. For a quick estimate, measure your pool's length and width, find the average depth, then multiply length by width by the average depth.

How do you fix a green pool?

How many pounds is 1 gallon of chlorine?

Chlorine gas has formed into a liquid state. It weighs 19.75 lbs/gal.

How many bags of shock do I need for a green pool?

You will need to quadruple shock your pool by added 4 pounds of shock to every 10,000 gallons of water.

Why is my pool green but chemicals are balanced?

Swimming Pool Water Balance

An imbalance of the chemicals in your pool can promote the growth of algae that will turn the pool green, but the pool water can also turn green because of a buildup of minerals. Discoloration that is a result of mineral buildup tends to occur after chemicals are added to the pool.

Why did my pool turn green overnight?

The most common reason pool water turns green is due to algae growing in the water. Algae can grow rapidly, particularly in hot weather, which is why it can surprise you overnight during the warmer months. This generally comes down to an imbalance or lack of chlorine in the water.