Super Chlorinate Pool Ratio to Gallons ?

[sbelgrave]

If i have a 10K Gallon Pool and I get my pH and Alkalnity to the correct levels, how much is the recommended amount to super chlorinate the pool when opening the pool ? Alos, is there any risk to dumping too much chlorine in and if so, how much is too much ? Thanks

Scott

 

[JohnT]

What kind of pool? Gunite/plaster can handle much more chlorine than vinyl.

A good, safe number is 15ppm for vinyl and 25ppm for gunite. Those numbers will always be safe, but depending on your CYA level, you may need/be able to go higher.

 

[The Mermaid Queen]

Welcome, scott! Read the stickies, linked in my signature, about opening your pool, and also about the BBB method in general.

You can overchlorinate, but it is really only a problem with a vinyl liner pool, as it will cause the liner to fade, and may cause premature failure.

You need to get a good test kit, and use the readings and the Jason's calculator, also linked in my sig, to help you determine the proper amounts of any chemicals you need to add.

 

[waste]

Welcome to TFP!!

The amount of chlorine really depends on your CYA level! The CYA (stabilizer) slows down all of the chlorine's reactions: as such, the more you have the more chlorine is required to 'shock' a pool.