How Often Should You SHOCK Your POOL? | Swim University
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- 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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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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Great video! When shocking your pool should you turn the In-line chlorinator off? I notice when i add one bag of shock to my 15,000 gallon pool it take several days before the Free Chlorine gets back down to 3ppm
Thanks a Lot, very easy ti understand
Thanks. You're to the point. Always correct. Saved my pool. And 100% on the money!👍
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Love your videos! First time pool owner here.. Would you recommend using a chlorine free sun shock (copper rod) instead of "chlorine shock"?
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This is the best and most straight forward video I’ve found about pool shocking. Although, I don’t agree with everything, for example, I live in Tampa bay, the US capital of lightning storms. If I followed rules 5 (at 3:15, shock after a heavy rain) and 6 (at 3:26, shock after extremely sunny or hot weather), I would have to shock the pool almost every day starting from mid Spring to the end of Fall, lol.
Was thinking the same thing! I'm in Lakeland lol
I've watched enough of your videos and I'm ready to make a purchase but do I need to get both your handbook pool subscription and also the spa/hot tub or does 1 cover both. I'll make my purchase as soon as u answer me. Ty u in advance.
Nice!
Thanks!
Can you recommend an all around good pool testing kit? Maybe something a little better than those strips? Thanks!!
Can you do a video unless you have one already that explains everything to do after your pool is installed and pool has water- for a Day 1 after install new pool owner
You balance the chemicals and get the pump running.
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
Thanks for the video! Do I need to remove my suction-side pool cleaner during the shock? If so, I imagine I need to completely disconnect it from the pool wall and leave it out so that it doesn't try to run when the filter is on right? I appreciate the help.
Did you say mix in pool water? Want to make sure ☺️
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 TH-cam 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.
quick question... when I shock my chlorine level is still high for days after including use and rain.. should I add maintenance pucks or am I good too go till it lowers
Thank you. I will clean the filters and run the pump longer. I can’t vacuum to waste because the of the cartridge filters I can only take them out and hose them down. Would a clarifier help or more liquid chlorine?
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 ?
Right away
Do I still need to shock weekly with a salt water pool?
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?
Orale nice
Will this work on a above ground pool it's a 18 x 4.9 inch swimming pool above ground
Thanks for this video .what I need to add or check after finish filling the pool for the firsts time ?
Balance first: add pH+ or - to ideally achieve 7.4, total alkalinity (to buffer pH) above 80, and then shock about 500g
When would you use non chlorinated shock and other than not raising the chlorine level, does it serve the same purpose? (I do have a salt water pool but prefer to use the granulated shock over the generator 😉)
Hello Swim University,
I have a SWG Intex pool, 14,364 gallons. I have a SWG that came with the pool(it produces 11g of chlorine/hr) and it has a "boost" mode where it simply runs the chlorinator for 36, 48, or 60 hours. My question is this, is running the boost mode weekly going to obtain a similar result as the traditional shocking method(of putting a large amount of chlorine into the pool by adding bags of shock)? If so, then I have a follow up question. I would like to use this boost mode to shock my pool if possible(since it wouldn't require me buying bags of chlorine) but it seems impractical to boost my chlorinator which takes 36 hours to do(and me not being able to use it due to elevated ppm levels), and THEN once the chlorinator turns off to wait even more time for my free chlorine numbers to go back down to 3ppm. I would lose almost 2 days of swimming every week, unless i'm calculating something wrong. What would you do if you were me and wanted to use your pool almost daily?
thanks.
Ha, I live in Florida. It downpours one day and the 100 and sunny the next.. so shock rules that you stated would literally be everyday..
Right!? How often do you shock? I'm also in Florida. Buying a home with a pool and will be a first time pool owner. I'm determined to not have to hire a pool person. 🙂
@@kuyuke You're going to spend more at your local pool store than paying a pro. Hire a pro until you fully understand chemicals and why shocking weekly is a waste of $.
I shocked our salt water above ground pool last night with pump filter running woke up and it’s green. What I do now I did everything as I should.
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
What is better? Liquid shock from the pool store or the kind in the bags?
It is the same procedure for a above ground pool with vinyl walls ?
My pool was installed 4 years ago and we keep it open year around. It has always been Crystal clear and have never been shocked.
As a matter of fact we have only added salt and baking soda each year, nothing else. Easy peasy!
After adding shock the next day I noticed a small increase in the de filter presure gage. Is normal to see?
Hi! Cheers from Panama in central America, ok right now we are in summer and every day the sun is very 🔥 HOT 🔥 How should I shock my pool? I have a 18 x 48 intex above ground pool, I'm adding soon a 2100 GPH sand filter pump, had to empty my pool since it got green and I did a clarification and all the Algae when to the floor but the pump I have right now that is a cartige filter did not have the strength to pull that algae out.. so I don't want to go though emptying my pool again.. please help
I used a 54% chlorine shock is that ok? do you just use more?
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??
I have noticed that the little granulars do not all dissolve in the bucket, will the hurt my pool liner if it stays on the bottom? Thanks for all of the Great Videos.
Do i back wash before or after shocking the water?
How does shock and keeping your pool clean videos apply to a pool with Perma salt system?
I live in California Kern county desert area so should I shock my pool after 100+ degree days
How can I treat white mold?
I have been shocking at night but I have an auto cover. Should I leave it uncovered for a time after shocking?
I shocked my pool last night, but realized it needed more water (about 3 inches). So I filled it. I'm guessing that was a mistake - - throwing off the shock. Now there is algae in the pool. Can you plz confirm? Thx!
I was told by my plasterer (I have a new pool...2 months old now) NOT to use shock the first year as this is bad for new plaster. Have you heard anything like this?
Use liquid shock the grainular will stick to the plaster and burn it if it sits
how much (ppm) of chlorine normally.... and how much when shocking?
So should I not shock if ph and alkalinity are off?
In Florida it rains everyday. The rain water turns my pool green in just a few days.
Do you use pucks too?
Consider an auto cover if in-ground and you have the budget 👍
What is the difference between regular chlorine and pool shock?! Is a pool shock simply a lot of regular chlorine?
Is ok to leave floating chlorine tablets when using the shock
Done a backwash, rince, vacuum, shocked it, and all levels are perfect yet my pool is still cloudy
just got the intex above ground pool which is better liquid or powder shock?
I used both which ever is cheaper or easier to get. I always have mixed it in a bucket first when it’s a granular/Crystal/powder. Less break down time with liquid.
How soon could I shock the pool after using ascorbic acid for stains not to come back?
My pool water is Green and can't seem to get it clear after a bag of shock. I backflush the filter twice a day and I still can't get it clear. Should I use two bags of shock?
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.
No switch to liquid chlorine
I need help with getting rid of algae. I have a sand filter.
Every hour always backwash the sand filter is good or bad ,thank you,,,,,,,,
Do you leave it covered or uncovered after shocking, why?
Can you please explain it these processes are the same for salt water pools? We use salt in our pool and have a salt generator, so we're never clear on if we should be using as much chlorine or any at all??
I have a salt water pool. I'll add 1lb shock about every 6 wks. But...its only my husband and I who use the pool. If ur pool is used by more people, shock it once a month.
Thoses shock treatment are sold in small plastic bags. If I use granular chlorine bucket is it the same
product? seems to me but I wanna make sure. I also use chlorinator with pucks for daily dose.
If you buy the bulk bucket it should tell you what % it is. Either way, it should tell you how many oz's per thousands of gallons. usually its going to be anywhere between 1-2 lbs. I service pools and I usually shock weekly during the summer, but the amount of shock also varies depending on pool usage and size. Heavily used pools get more than recommended dosage.
@@adamv6753 Where do you service pools at? Do you own the business?
so shock when you open your pool, shock when you close your pool, shock when its too hot, shcok after a party, and shock every week. so basically live in shock constantly. got it.
If you are using non chlorine free pool shock do you still need to add chlorine?
can you shock even if chlorine is high?
Think I already messed it up. I put a bag of shock for 13,500 gallon pool in a 2,500 gallon above ground. Any advice on what I should do. I'm a dummy.
Lil John: SHOCK SHOCK SHOCK SHOCK SH-SHOCK. Everybody!
My pool has 7600 gallons of water. Do I still use 1 lb shock?
Should you shock weekly when using a chlorinator like Pool Frog 6100? I do run my pump on low 24/7.
Yeah. An chlorinator is just for daily chlorine maintenance
No
If you shock weekly your going to have to drain the water by the end of the season every year. Shock only when needed once a month if you can’t keep up on it
My pool guy just came today threw a bunch of shock powder all over the pool and didn’t turn the pump on
I didn’t see him mix it in a bucket it’s just sitting on top of my pool water what should l do turn on pump mix it ?? This is a new pool guy not my olde one so I’m used to our old pool guy just coming and doing his think always had a magic touch but never seen shock just sitting on still water l might be wrong tips?
how much shock for a 2000 gallon pool with low ph levels?
Where buy pool shock in the Philippines?
Lots of us use frog systems etc ...why you always dusting us like we ain't here😂
How long after adding Baking Soda should I wait to shock the pool?
We have a 10ft above ground pool. I have been using 20g multifunctional chlorine tablets in a floating dispenser in it, and have tested the levels every day, most to all levels are ok, but the cyanuric acid level is high. We have tried draining some water out and replacing it but it’s still high. Someone has suggested using chlorine shock in. Will this help? If so what is the best thing to get (we are in the UK), and how much do we use? It’s 10ft diameter, 2.5ft deep and holds around 1250 gallons of water.
Possibly using too many tabs. Only way to lower cya level is dilution but it’s not linear. Keep vac’ing to waste and give it long backwashes. Consider using non-stabilised tabs for a bit.
When you have a sand filter you put it on recirculating or filtering?
Filtering
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?
Leslies pools had some tabs
If I shocked my pool two days ago and it rains today do I need to shock my pool again? Solar cover is covering pool during rain. Thanks
Test your levels and see where they're at. And remove debris. A non-chlorine shock might help.
when shocking your pool should you refrain from other chemical needs of your pool? For instance if you need to shock but Ph is low can you do both at the same time or do you need to wait? If you need to wait how long after shock do you need to wait?
Balance ur PH first. Depending on what ur using, u can shock ur pool 1 to 2 hours after PH treatment.
Yes always balance first.
Hi, newbie pool owner here. I have a saltwater pool, should I still shock it weekly?
Yes but use non chlorine shock when your FC and TC are more then. 2ppm apart or you smell chlorine
Hi mate, I m first time own the home with pool I haven’t any experience how to take care the pool so can you help me I check my pool the chlorine low nothing and ph high up 8 so what best chemistry and what brand I have to put in the pool to balance it, please let me know 🙏
Add liquid chlorine or you can add calcium hypochlorite or you can add chlorine pucks to your skimmer. Since your pH is high, add sodium bisulphate to lower the pH.
Do I shock a new above ground pool water before swimming?
No you don’t have to. Get a water testing kit. If you just filled up your pool with tap water it will last a solid week. The best thing anyone ever told me was buy a chlorinator. Since I’ve installed I dont have to worry about chlorine or being clear. Little baking soda or soda ash. 3 red solo cups every 2-3 week. Half bottle of Algecide every 3 weeks. Also look for filter socks. If keeps the sand clean that filters your pool. Once a week don’t forget to backwash for 30 seconds and rinse for 15 seconds. That basically is like scraping the head off of the top of a Guinness. Takes all that nasty sand and crap out!
Good luck! Oh and remember swim as much as possible. Walk in circles or around perimeter of pool. It’s stirs up everything chemical wise that you put in and stuff that needs to make it to the skimmer. Go have fun!
In western ny shocking weekly would be insane lol
I’m in north central West Virginia. I shock 1 every 3 weeks. I also have a chlorinator.
The Clorox company that makes my shock strictly says "do not pre dilute before adding". And they recommend sprinkling it around the pool evenly. is there a reason to not follow their guidance on this?
You are probably using "dichlor" shock which is fast dissolving and doesn't need to be pre-diluted
DO I need to shock a 10ft above ground pool weekly?
Def not... If you have algae constantly get rid of the phosphates.
If there is heavy usage yes
I have a pool that I had to fill with well water. I finally got it clear ,Will shocking it turn it green or brown? I have read that it will
You should use a hose filter when filling with well water....
Do you know if your well water has high metal content? If you're worried add metal sequestering agent before shocking
…..but if I shock every week it can take 3 days to burn off the chlorine?
What if the temp is 100+ outside everyday do you have to shock everyday?
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Many factors go into it however at 100° with people in and out of it every couple days you should be able to get by with two weeks then will need to shock it.
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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
If filled with tap water you will start to see that it’s lost it’s chlorine. You need to shock it liquid or powder. Then put in that clear balance. Read the bottle. Do both after the direct sunlight is off the pool. Shock one night and used clear balance the next.
Good luck.
Also remember to backwash and rinse. Make sure to turn off between each cycle. You only have to backwash and rinse 15-20 seconds.
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?
Correct. They don’t show total/chloramines. Test strips are ok as a general indicator but are not great for pools.
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??
Pretty sure shocking doesn't raise your chlorine levels. Just temporarily. So it shouldn't show up unless you test same day or early next morning. I was having the same problems when I first got my pool. I had to add about three full jugs of stabilizer to get it over 50. Ever since then all is good.
@@billybrooks1 thanks for your info
Maybe because I just have smaller above ground 16'×10' oval pool, but when I use shock it stays high for days and never even in a week still shows chlorine, of course if I didn't do anything I'm sure within just a couple or few days past a week it would drindle to nothing. But I watch these videos because I feel I shouldn't use chlorine tabs if my chlorine still up but everything and everyone I see still throws in tabs like right after shock.
Do I turn off the chlorinator after adding shock to the pool?
Yes
Basically I would have to shock it daily ☹️