I am in the process of shocking my pool for the second time. Either I didn't complete the process the first time, although I thought it had met the three criteria, or I didn't understand and maintain the appropriate level of chlorine for my low CYA level after shocking. I have gotten better at testing and have added the recommended dosage of CYA since my first shocking. But I'm dealing with algae and cloudy water again. On to my question...
Last time I shocked the pool, I cleaned the cartridge filters well with a hose nozzle and re-set the gauge. After two or three weeks, the indicator shows that it's time to clean the filters again. I bought TSP to soak them and do a thorough cleaning this time. Do I leave the filters dirty until the shock process is complete, or do I try to clean them overnight? I don't want to waste the time, money, and effort that I have already invested in this shocking, but it seems that the water is not being filtered well and circulation seems to be slower. Will I interrupt the shocking if I turn off the pump and filter?
What should I do?
Last time I shocked the pool, I cleaned the cartridge filters well with a hose nozzle and re-set the gauge. After two or three weeks, the indicator shows that it's time to clean the filters again. I bought TSP to soak them and do a thorough cleaning this time. Do I leave the filters dirty until the shock process is complete, or do I try to clean them overnight? I don't want to waste the time, money, and effort that I have already invested in this shocking, but it seems that the water is not being filtered well and circulation seems to be slower. Will I interrupt the shocking if I turn off the pump and filter?
What should I do?