How long do you have to wait to swim after using HTH 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.
How long does pool shock need to circulate?
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. Running the filter after shocking for 24 hours to 7 days is necessary if the pool has a large amount of algae.
Do you just pour shock directly into pool?
Pre-Dissolving Pool Shock in a Bucket Pre-dissolving is accomplished by filling a clean 5-gal bucket full of pool water. Pour in 1 or 2 lbs. of granular pool shock directly into the water (always add chemicals to water, not water to chemicals).
How long does it take for HTH shock to work?
In the evening, shock treat the pool, by adding 6 cups of HTH® Granular Chlorine or 2 sachets HTH® Shock It. Run the filter continuously for the next 24 – 48 hours or until the water clears.
How much HTH shock do I need for a 1000 gallon pool?
For example, HTH Super Shock! asks for one pound per 13,500 gallons. So for a 21-thousand gallon pool, you’d want to round up to two pounds of shock. Always round up to make sure your pool gets enough chlorine.
Should pump run when shocking pool?
Shocking your pool is a fairly simple process. Pour the mixture from the bucket into the water around the edges of the pool. Let the pump run for about 6 hours or more and test the water. Don’t use the pool right away – wait for the free chlorine levels to drop to 1 – 3 ppm before it is safe to swim.
Should I pre dissolve pool shock?
You do not need to pre-dissolve and it only takes 15 minutes before you can swim again. However, this type of shock can get very expensive.
Can I use bleach to shock my pool?
If you need to calculate how much bleach or Clorox you need to shock your pool, you will have to use 1/2 gallon of bleach per 10,000 gallons of water to raise the chlorine levels by 5 ppm.
Can you over shock a pool?
You cannot overshock a swimming pool or add too much. 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.
How does HTH super shock pool treatment work?
HTH ® Super Shock! Pool Shock Treatment is the powerful 4-in-1 shock formulated with Cal Hypo—not CYA (cyanuric acid)—to kill and prevent bacteria and algae for crystal clear, healthy water. That means unlike other shocks, HTH boosts chlorine levels without overstabilizing your pool.
What does HTH 4 in 1 shock treatment do?
The fast-acting 4-in-1 shock product kills bacteria and algae, restores crystal clarity to pool water within 24 hours, reduces chlorine odor and eye irritation caused by improperly treated pool water, and won’t fade liners. It is convenient, easy to use and won’t over-stabilize your pool.
How often should I use HTH super shock?
hth® Super Shock! Treatment, 10 Bags (1 lb. each) Shock treat your pool at least once a week to kill unwanted bacteria and algae and to give your pool the boost of chlorine it needs to keep your water clean and clear.
Can a HTH shock treatment be used in a gunite pool?
COMPATIBLE WITH ALL SWIMMING POOLS: HTH ® Super Shock! is great for pools with liners, Gunite pools and saltwater pool systems, and it won’t fade vinyl liners. MORE VALUE WITH HTH: HTH ® Super Shock! includes six 1-lb bags of shock treatment for your swimming pool. 1 bag treats 13,500 gallons for clear, healthy water all season long.