Post by Backyard Masters on Oct 22, 2012 16:01:53 GMT -5
One of our chemical brands, Poolife explains very well the balacing of pool water, how to understand and the importance of each chemical.
Choose the ‘right’ shock product
To give your pool the ultimate cleaning and to help ensure your family’s safe swimming and enjoyment, be sure to use a POOLIFE® calcium hypochlorite based shock treatment product. Using a superior calcium hypochlorite product such as POOLIFE TurboShock® or POOLIFE Rapid Shock® is the best way to be sure you are killing harmful bacteria.
These products will not increase the water’s stabilizer (cyanuric acid) level and therefore will not corrode the equipment. Do not use a shock product that is stabilized (i.e. contains cyanuric acid - refer to the label). It will increase the stabilizer level and can interfere with the effectiveness of the chlorine in controlling bacteria and algae .
Always use a shock treatment product that controls algae and kills bacteria (refer to the label). Some products are promoted as shock treatments, but they are not sanitizers. This means a sanitizer must still be added to the pool water to kill bacteria and to control algae.
When should you shock treat?
You need to shock your pool water when opening and closing your pool. You should also shock treat weekly during the pool season to kill bacteria, algae and other unsightly contaminants. We recommend shocking at the same time and on the same day each week. The optimum time to shock your pool is sundown. At this time of the day, the chlorine can work without fighting the sun’s ultraviolet rays. Shocking after sundown also gives chlorine more time to restore the water clarity.
An additional shock treatment should be added when any of the following situations occur:
• After heavy swimmer loads
• After strong rains and wind
• During periods of extreme sunlight
• When swimmers complain of burning eyes
• When unpleasant odors occur
• When signs of algae growth appear
• When water appears dull, hazy or cloudy
Choose the ‘right’ shock product
To give your pool the ultimate cleaning and to help ensure your family’s safe swimming and enjoyment, be sure to use a POOLIFE® calcium hypochlorite based shock treatment product. Using a superior calcium hypochlorite product such as POOLIFE TurboShock® or POOLIFE Rapid Shock® is the best way to be sure you are killing harmful bacteria.
These products will not increase the water’s stabilizer (cyanuric acid) level and therefore will not corrode the equipment. Do not use a shock product that is stabilized (i.e. contains cyanuric acid - refer to the label). It will increase the stabilizer level and can interfere with the effectiveness of the chlorine in controlling bacteria and algae .
Always use a shock treatment product that controls algae and kills bacteria (refer to the label). Some products are promoted as shock treatments, but they are not sanitizers. This means a sanitizer must still be added to the pool water to kill bacteria and to control algae.
When should you shock treat?
You need to shock your pool water when opening and closing your pool. You should also shock treat weekly during the pool season to kill bacteria, algae and other unsightly contaminants. We recommend shocking at the same time and on the same day each week. The optimum time to shock your pool is sundown. At this time of the day, the chlorine can work without fighting the sun’s ultraviolet rays. Shocking after sundown also gives chlorine more time to restore the water clarity.
An additional shock treatment should be added when any of the following situations occur:
• After heavy swimmer loads
• After strong rains and wind
• During periods of extreme sunlight
• When swimmers complain of burning eyes
• When unpleasant odors occur
• When signs of algae growth appear
• When water appears dull, hazy or cloudy
