Use this all-in-one powerhouse to quickly and easily increase chlorine levels, prevent bacteria, algae, stain and scale, reduce skin and eye irritation, improve filtration and soften your swimming pool water.
How long after HTH shock Can you swim?
After Shocking Your Pool
It is safe to swim once your chlorine levels are around 5 ppm or after 24 hours. It is always best to test first!
Is Super Shock the same as chlorine?
Are chlorine and shock the same thing? SKIMMER NOTES: No. Chlorine and shock are not the same thing. Shock has a more intense chemical strength than the traditional chlorine sanitizers, and it also differs in how you should apply it to your swimming pool.
How do you use HTH Super shock treatment?
How to Use HTH Shock Treatment
Apply Directly to Water. Before handling any chemicals, put on protective gloves and goggles. Wait & Test Chlorine Levels. If granules settle along the bottom of the pool, use a brush to disperse until granules are dissolved.
Does HTH Super Shock have stabilizer in it?
This is an effective shock product that kills bacteria and algae and restores crystal clarity to pool water within 24 hours, reduces chlorine odor and eye irritation caused by swimming pool water and won’t fade liners. It is convenient, easy to use, and won’t over-stabilize your pool.
What does Super Shock do for a pool?
Shocking is the process of adding chemicals (usually chlorine) to your pool to: break apart chloramines, also known as combined chlorine. quickly raise your chlorine level. kill algae, bacteria or other harmful pathogens.
Why did my pool turn green after I shocked it?
Pools can immediately turn green after shocking or adding chlorine when they have metals like copper or iron in the water. These metals oxidize when exposed to high levels of chlorine, which makes the pool water turn green. Metals in the water are caused by some algaecides and using well water.
Why is my pool still cloudy after shocking it?
Cloudy or milky water after shocking is normal, and the water should clear up within an hour or so. Just make sure your pump and filter are running properly. If you add algaecide, keep in mind that some algaecide contains copper, which can actually make a pool cloudy.
How long does it take shock to work?
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.
Can I just use shock instead of chlorine?
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. Without tabs, the chlorine shock will dissipate quickly out of the water; without shock, the chlorine level will not get high enough to fully sanitize the water.
How often should I shock my pool?
How Often Should I Shock My Pool? Shocking your pool regularly will help to keep the water clean and free of contaminants. You should aim to shock your pool about once a week, with the additional shock after heavy use. Some tell-tale signs that your pool needs to be shocked are cloudy, foamy, green, or odourous water.
Do I add chlorine or shock first?
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.
How do you use super shock all in one?
Apply Directly to Water
Before handling any chemicals, put on protective gloves and goggles. During evening hours and with the pump running, broadcast the HTH Super Shock. Treatment evenly over a wide area in the deepest part of your pool.
What is super shock?
Water Trends multi purpose Super Shock is a fast dissolving, potent formula that quickly rids the pool of contaminants. This product works best when applied at night and diluted with water before using in the pool. Fast dissolving chlorine shock treatment. Kills bacteria and algae.
Does HTH Super Shock have CYA in it?
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 over-stabilizing your pool. Each pound of Super Shock!
What’s the difference between pool shock and super shock?
In The Swim Pool Shock is made up of 68 percent calcium hypochlorite, also called Cal-Hypo, and is a non-stabilized pool shock. In The Swim Super Pool Shock is a more concentrated version of our Cal-Hypo pool shock.
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.
Is calcium a hypochlorite?
Calcium hypochlorite is an inorganic compound with formula Ca(OCl)2. It is the main active ingredient of commercial products called bleaching powder, chlorine powder, or chlorinated lime, used for water treatment and as a bleaching agent.
