Liqued shock vs Pool Time Shock Xtra Blue 6 in one powder

[blockisle9]

After testing my pool this morning, Im showing no yellow at all in the test kit. So I dumpted a gallon of shock in like I always do, but its still low. I went to Home Depo and they had no liqued shock but had one pound pacages of Pool Time Shock Xtra Blue 6 in 1. My Pool is above ground 30 X 15 and was going to dump two in. what do you think?
I never used powder before always liqued.
Thanks
Lenny

 

[PoolGuyNJ]

Re: Liqued shock vs Pool Time Shock Xtra Blue 6 in one powde

Its Dichlor with copper sulphate.

We don't like adding metals.

If your pool is chronically low on FC, either you're not balanced or you keep forgetting to put in fresh tabs.

Scott

 

[Bama Rambler]

Re: Liqued shock vs Pool Time Shock Xtra Blue 6 in one powde

For us to give you correct advice you need to post a full set of test results.
pH
FC
CC
TA
CYA

The so called shock you have is Dichlor with copper in it. I wouldn't use it. I'd take it back and use bleach.

If you don't have a good test kit now would be a good time to order one.

 

[blockisle9]

Re: Liqued shock vs Pool Time Shock Xtra Blue 6 in one powde

I made an error! I knew something was wrong. My pools fine! When I tested I used the wrong drops. I used chorine neutralizer
I guess I had a few to many vodkas last night...
Thanks for the replys.
Since I already have those (only 2, 1 pounders)
You think it would be okay to use them instead of the gallons just those two? I hate returning things.
Thanks again
Lenny

 

[Richard320]

Re: Liqued shock vs Pool Time Shock Xtra Blue 6 in one powde

[center:26338qcr]A little copper won't hurt! He uses it in his pool.

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