18,400 gallon pool. I added some bleach to shock the pool (green algae just starting to grow on floor of pool), however I added too much. I just checked the free chlorine and it was at 30ppm (should be around 16-20 for shocking). CC is 0.5, and CYA is around 47. It's supposed to be very hot and sunny for the next couple of days. Will the free chlorine lower on it's own, or should I lower it with chemicals? Thanks!!!!
Too much free chlorine after shock
- Thread starter beechjetdriver
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It will come down very fast on its own. In fact, if you have algae, you will probably be adding more bleach soon!
Remember, shocking is a process, not a one-time addition. You need to hold shock level until you can pass the overnight loss test, your CC is less than .5, and the pool is clear.
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If you are done shocking the FC will come down pretty fast and you can swim up to your shock level. Which is 20 for a CYA of 50.