Do you still have to use shock if you use this product or is it used in place of shock? I am a brand new pool owner. Thanks for any help you can give!
230462
I started using this at the begining of swim season....so far I have not had to use shock
230463
I do. Shock kills bacteria and other contaminants but is only minimally effective on algae. I learned an expensive lesson trying to use shock to kill the algae.
230464
If you get the phosphate level down in your pool and keep your chlorine levels good you shouldn't need to shock your pool. Phosphates are fertilizer that feed the algae. It's a good idea to check the water you use to fill and top up your pool that is the usual source of phosphates. Good luck !
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Shock is basically chlorine, so yes you still need to chlorinate your pool. Phosfree simply removes phosphates which are food for algae reducing your chance or severity of algae if your chlorine level dips too low. I'd recommend reading ABCs of Pool Water Chemistry on trouble free pool website.
1081694
Get another pool guy! My guy just folds it to one side, cleans the pool and then does the other side. He has never mentioned to me the need for more chemicals, algae concerns etc....
832395
I use it on my 10lbs dog so I would say no. I highered a trainer to help me in using is and actually never needed the shock part, just the tone since my dog responded so well to it. Hope that helps.
320381
you should be able to use this shock product in any spa that uses Bromine and which does NOT have chlorinated water. Never mix Bromine with water that has been treated with chlorine / bleach / sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl), or hydrochloride . . . whether liquid or powdered form. If the water is chlorinated, best to first replace the water or wait three days after the last exposure to chlorine before adding Bromine.
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Check the chemical levels with a kit. I only shock after a heavy rain or when the chlorine level is low. The tablets constantly being in the water is usually enough with an occasional shocking.
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Yes, I have a vinyl lined pool and it works great. The granules melt very quickly and I never see any residue on the bottom of the pool. I prefer it to any other shock that I have tried and I have tried a lot of others.
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I have you used my air compressor and am very careful not to overinflate the pool. The air compressor fills the pool in just a few minutes.
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I need an answer to this very question as well. So far the answers seems to conflict each other. Anyone else have experience with using this on an intex metal frame pool?
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No. Use "stabilizer". Be sure because you will have to partial drain your pool to dilute if you overshoot. In the Swim sells it. Amazon carries many of their products. Or go to intheswim.com.
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It is not supposed to shock you at all. Please return the product, it me may be a defect.
221053
Ok I never commented on the fact that it doesn't shock while using the light. If you're asking me a question then I can only speculate that this is safety feature so the operator does not shock themself while using the light. Thanks for pointing that out but I already had knowledge of its operation.
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why yes you can it is very easy to use. i use it on my hot tub so i see no reason why you couldnt use it on your pool .it really makes a difference -cleans the tub very good. it is like a water vacuum with a strainer bag to catch all the debris.
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Yes. All you will need for this system is salt and sand. You must use pool sand and not playground though. Your sand will last for 5 years. This system has its own boost which eliminates shocking your pool as well. It is a nice system.
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I would say at evening, or even during night time. Never shock at noon or under strong sunshine. Chlorine will disappear quickly under sunshine. Allow the shock working in your pool for at least 4 hours with the filter on before you use the pool again.
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I just toss it in anywhere in the water. It dissolves quickly. I always use 1 TBL before entering the spa, and if I am lazy and have not changed out the filter for two weeks, I add an additional TBL after getting out, just until I exchange filters, then back to only when entering. Even though it says "Non-Chlorine Shock", it takes 3-4 TBL to be considered a shock treatment. I have been using this product for several years with the Nature 2 cartridges. For a good and more cost effective shock treatment, I use a tsp of chlorinating granules (Sodium Dichloro-s-triazinetrione 99%) once every 3-4 weeks. Hope this helps. I just toss it in anywhere in the water. It dissolves quickly. I always use 1 TBL before entering the spa, and if I am lazy and have not changed out the filter for two weeks, I add an additional TBL after getting out, just until I exchange filters, then back to only when entering. Even though it says "Non-Chlorine Shock", it takes 3-4 TBL to be considered a shock treatment. I have been using this product for several years with the Nature 2 cartridges. For a good and more cost effective shock treatment, I use a tsp of chlorinating granules (Sodium Dichloro-s-triazinetrione 99%)... » Read More I just toss it in anywhere in the water. It dissolves quickly. I always use 1 TBL before entering the spa, and if I am lazy and have not changed out the filter for two weeks, I add an additional TBL after getting out, just until I exchange filters, then back to only when entering. Even though it says "Non-Chlorine Shock", it takes 3-4 TBL to be considered a shock treatment. I have been using this product for several years with the Nature 2 cartridges. For a good and more cost effective shock treatment, I use a tsp of chlorinating granules (Sodium Dichloro-s-triazinetrione 99%) once every 3-4 weeks. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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It works just great for me. Of course, I do not use it like a contractor, but it works great on our tires, and some other things also. To blow out your water lines, you have to adjust the pressure that it does not go over 30-40 lbs. To be on the safe side you should also use glycol. Be sure that it is the safe glycol, and be sure that it is in your traps. If my mind serves me right I think it is diethylene glycol, but check on the back of the container.
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Sorry, I am no expert in pool maintenance but I add one (sometimes two) packs of shock per week and keep the canister full of 3" chlorine tablets. I did have an algae problem because I let the maintenance go for several months. I added some large amounts of an algae treatment (found at the same store as shock) until the "green" disappeared. Normally, the shock (1 pack for about 8,000-10,000 gallons of water is sufficient to keep the algae at bay. It may take several days to get back to "normal". This is the extent of my experience. You could probably get a free estimate from a professional pool guy... I would get 2nd and 3rd opinions just in case! Austin Prestwood (near Houston TX) Sorry, I am no expert in pool maintenance but I add one (sometimes two) packs of shock per week and keep the canister full of 3" chlorine tablets. I did have an algae problem because I let the maintenance go for several months. I added some large amounts of an algae treatment (found at the same store as shock) until the "green" disappeared. Normally, the shock (1 pack for about 8,000-10,000 gallons of water is sufficient to keep the algae at bay. It may take several days to get back to "normal". This is the extent of my experience. You could probably get a free... » Read More Sorry, I am no expert in pool maintenance but I add one (sometimes two) packs of shock per week and keep the canister full of 3" chlorine tablets. I did have an algae problem because I let the maintenance go for several months. I added some large amounts of an algae treatment (found at the same store as shock) until the "green" disappeared. Normally, the shock (1 pack for about 8,000-10,000 gallons of water is sufficient to keep the algae at bay. It may take several days to get back to "normal". This is the extent of my experience. You could probably get a free estimate from a professional pool guy... I would get 2nd and 3rd opinions just in case! Austin Prestwood (near Houston TX) « Show Less