Shocking
- Thread starter aprendiz
- Start date
- Jun 22, 2014
- 47,798
- Pool Size
- 17888
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- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
When we "SLAM" our TFP pools to remove algae (link below), it's best to leave the cover off so the sun can oxidize the combined chlorines more efficiently.
- May 23, 2015
- 24,411
- Pool Size
- 16000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
TFP does not teach "shocking" as a routine process except in the context of a SLAM to clear up an algae problem. Once a pool is cleaned and cleared by our methods, routine "shocking" is never needed.
So my question to you is this - why are you shocking your pool? If you are opening your pool, then you should follow the procedures we have outlined in Pool School for opening a winterized pool and/or SLAM'ing a pool. All of this would normally done with any covers removed.
Once a pool is clean and clear, the cover can be left on or off as needed with no concern for exposure to chlorine.
So my question to you is this - why are you shocking your pool? If you are opening your pool, then you should follow the procedures we have outlined in Pool School for opening a winterized pool and/or SLAM'ing a pool. All of this would normally done with any covers removed.
Once a pool is clean and clear, the cover can be left on or off as needed with no concern for exposure to chlorine.
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