shock n swim to chlorinate pool if my calcium is low?

[smooth2222]

shock n swim(Cal-hypo) to chlorinate pool if my calcium is low? instead of bleach

would use it to add chlorine and not shocking it.


http://www.walmart.com/ip/HTH-Super-Sho ... ifications


would there be any other side effects besides raising calcium? which I need to raise some.

 

[Leebo]

Watch as some of the HTH items also have copper in them. Other than that you're fine.

 

[duraleigh]

Calcium is the only side effect. Go for it.

 

[Richard320]

You have it figured out!

BBB is about using what's appropriate, in the appropriate amounts, knowing the possible side effects.

Use it. Pool Calculator can crunch the numbers for you under "Effects of adding chemicals" so you'll know how much you can safely use. If it's okay to use 12 pounds and keep CH in range, no point buying 20 pounds. But if I could get away with it, I sure would. Easier to store, easier to carry, long shelf life.