What is the difference between pool shock and super pool shock?

Author: Joelle Littel III  |  Last update: Tuesday, June 28, 2022

In The Swim Super Pool Shock is a more concentrated version of our Cal-Hypo pool shock. It contains 73 percent calcium hypochlorite and is also a non-stabilized shock, containing no cyanuric acid to shield it from the sun. The dosage of Super Pool Shock is 1lb per 10,000 gallons.

Is Super chlorinate same as shock?

Superchlorination, also known as shocking or chlorine shocking, is the process of adding several times more chlorine to the pool than is normally needed so that the chlorine can "burn" through resistant compounds, chemicals, oils and strong types of algae.

What is super pool shock?

73% available chlorine is the most powerful shock on the market. It will quickly eradicate algae, bacteria, and other harmful contaminants from your swimming pool. Our super pool shock is a multipurpose sanitizer and shock treatment. In the Swim's swimming pool super shock maintains brilliantly clear water.

Is there a difference in Pool Shock?

The difference between standard chlorine treatments and a pool shock product is just the dosage of chlorine. Pool shock products are intended to rapidly raise the chlorine level in the water to kill any microorganisms, while standard chlorine treatments have lower doses meant to maintain current chlorine levels.

What is the strongest pool shock?

The best calcium hypochlorite pool shock on the market is DryTec. This highly-rated granular shock product contains 68% of the active ingredient and comes in individual packs. Each pack contains one pound of quick-dissolving swimming pool shock that sanitizes water in record time.

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What kind of shock should I use for my pool?

The type of shock you should use will depend on your water chemistry and the reason you're shocking. If the water is green, you should use a cal-hypo shock. However, if you're shocking as part of weekly maintenance and your pool looks clean, you can use sodium dichlor, potassium monopersulfate or sodium hypochlorite.

Can I over shock my pool?

Can you put too much shock in a pool? SKIMMER NOTES: It's unlikely but it could happen. It would take a lot of shock to really make the water unsafe for swimming. The best way to make sure you're safe to swim is to test your pool water and make sure free chlorine levels are between 1-4ppm for healthy swimming.

Can I use pool shock instead of chlorine?

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. Short answer: No. Chlorine sanitizers and shock are similar but different in strength.

What is the strongest pool chlorine?

Lithium hypochlorite has a higher range of 28 to 35 percent chlorine. This allows it to more effectively maintain the chemical balance of the pool water, but lithium hypochlorite is also non-stabilized and vulnerable to UV radiation.

Does shock add chlorine to 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.

How long do you have to wait to swim in a pool after you shock it?

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!

How often should you shock 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.

What color is pool shock?

One part of regular swimming pool maintenance is chemically shocking a swimming pool. Swimming pool owners may find their pool water turns green after they shock it. When swimming pool water turns green after being shocked, it is generally because there are metal particles in the water.

Should I super chlorinate my pool?

Chlorine pools should superchlorinate weekly to ensure proper sanitation of the water and prevent bacteria and algae growth. Superchlorination is recommended after heavy bather loads and/or heavy rain fall. Nature II Chlorine Pools can superchlorinate every 2 weeks or as needed.

How much shock Do you need to super chlorinate a pool?

To superchlorinate, add AT LEAST 2.5 ounces (5 tablespoons, 75 grams) of chlorine for every 100 gallons (400 litres) of spa water or part thereof. Adding more is fine and never a bad idea.

How long should I super chlorinate my pool?

If there has been a large number of swimmers in the pool or the pool water is cloudy, you can put the Aqua Rite™ chlorinator into "Super Chlorinate" mode where it will automaticially generate the maximum amount of chlorine for 24 hours.

What is the difference between shock and liquid chlorine?

Liquid chlorine and granular shock have the same active chemical that sanitizes your pool, what changes is the strength and the way you use it. Liquid chlorine is less costly, unstabilized and comes in liquid form. Granular shock is stabilized and comes in a solid form that dissolves in your pool.

What type of pool water is best?

Saltwater pools offer a better swimming environment, and while it might feel better on the skin and does not cause eye irritation, it's not without its problems. Saltwater is corrosive to metal and tends to corrode any metal objects near the pool such as outdoor furniture and even nearby grills.

Are chlorine tablets better than liquid?

We dive in and find out. Liquid chlorine is preferred over chlorine tablets by pool professionals however home swimming pools will benefit too. Liquid chlorine quickly raises or maintains chlorine levels without raising stabilizer. Chlorine tablets maintain chlorine levels and add stabilizer to the pool water.

Do I add chlorine or shock first?

It Should Not Be Done Together

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.

Is pool shock the same as chlorine tablets?

Shock is chlorine, in a high dose, meant to shock your pool and raise the chlorine level quickly. 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.

What do you do after you shock your pool?

Brush the pool vigorously, several times after shocking the pool. Do not use a solar blanket until chlorine and pH level are normal. If chlorine level drops to zero within 24 hours, Repeat the shock treatment. Improve filtration with a pool filter cleaner or filter aid like Jack's Filter Fiber.

Why did my pool turn brown after I shocked it?

Brown pool water is often caused by metals (iron) becoming oxidized in the pool water. If you shocked your pool water and it turned brown you probably have metals. Oxidized iron usually turns a brown or rusty color in the water.

How do I make my pool water crystal clear?

In theory, if you have a cloudy swimming pool, you can add chlorine to “shock it” and clear things up. Chlorine will get the job done. But, the amounts may vary and you may have to really pound the pool with chlorine to get the water totally clear.

Why is pool cloudy after shocking?

High doses of chlorine, like pool shock, can cause temporary cloudiness as it kills contaminants. High levels of pH, alkalinity, and calcium hardness are more likely to cause cloudy water.

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