I shock my pool weekly with liquid chlorine. Can I use this in place of that?
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Yes, I have a chlorinator full of chlorine tablets that puts a steady dose of chorine into the pool, but I didn't ever have to put extra in to shock the pool. This shock was amazing. I've always had trouble with algae but I didn't see ANY this year.
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I chose to use Bromine instead of Chlorine (just because I let my dogs swim and heard it was better for pets), and just used standard chemicals packaged for spas and hot tubs. It worked well. But you'll want to be diligent with chlorine/bromine and managing the acid levels as the included pool filter is not particularly strong and it doesn't take much for algae growth to start.
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Hi, I would suggest you look at the mfg's web site for their tech. explanation. My experience has been that I still use some chlorine shock material periodically and , a small amount of a non chlorine sanitizer each day. I also use a natural blue additive from time to time. When I use the chlorine shock, there is a very noticeable chemical smell. The NII cartridge seems to reduce the frequency of need for the chlorine shock. This means that our spa experience (used just about every day) is enhanced. So the technology seems to work , but it does not , in our experience , eliminate the need for some chlorine and of course other chemicals for various other reasons Hope that helps, Paul Hi, I would suggest you look at the mfg's web site for their tech. explanation. My experience has been that I still use some chlorine shock material periodically and , a small amount of a non chlorine sanitizer each day. I also use a natural blue additive from time to time. When I use the chlorine shock, there is a very noticeable chemical smell. The NII cartridge seems to reduce the frequency of need for the chlorine shock. This means that our spa experience (used just about every day) is enhanced. So the technology seems to work , but it does not , in our... » Read More Hi, I would suggest you look at the mfg's web site for their tech. explanation. My experience has been that I still use some chlorine shock material periodically and , a small amount of a non chlorine sanitizer each day. I also use a natural blue additive from time to time. When I use the chlorine shock, there is a very noticeable chemical smell. The NII cartridge seems to reduce the frequency of need for the chlorine shock. This means that our spa experience (used just about every day) is enhanced. So the technology seems to work , but it does not , in our experience , eliminate the need for some chlorine and of course other chemicals for various other reasons Hope that helps, Paul « Show Less
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Yes, I've done this. It works well. I do not worry about the bleach residue as it would be so minor in a tub full of water. Bleach baths are actually suggested for some infections, like MSRA, so I doubt the miniscule amount that might be left behind inside a bath toy will hurt anything. Also, the chlorine in pools is basically bleach.
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Shock is basically chlorine, so yes you still need to chlorinate your pool. Phosfree simply removes phosphates which are food for algae reducing your chance or severity of algae if your chlorine level dips too low. I'd recommend reading ABCs of Pool Water Chemistry on trouble free pool website.
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No you need to purchase a t-cell 15. Only this one will provide the correct level of chlorine required for your pool
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Yes. You should be able to use it in your above ground pool. You will need to find out how many gallons your pool is holding to determine how much to use. One bag treats 10,000 gallons.Our pool is saltwater, so we only really use this for shock, not as a maintainer of chlorine. It works very well, and we can usually get almost a whole summer out of one box of 5.
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My pool is salt. I also have a mechanically run cover that keeps it very clean. I only use this and muratic acid. I find that pool stores push a lot of products that are not necessary. Like conditioner/cyanuric acid is only needed at very low levels to prevent chlorine loss.Research it and you'll see 2-20 is range to do its job...not 30-50 like pool companies recommend.
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you should be able to use this shock product in any spa that uses Bromine and which does NOT have chlorinated water. Never mix Bromine with water that has been treated with chlorine / bleach / sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl), or hydrochloride . . . whether liquid or powdered form. If the water is chlorinated, best to first replace the water or wait three days after the last exposure to chlorine before adding Bromine.
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Yes, you absolutely can and should be doing so. If you look at the specifications, the pool filtration process is longer than the chlorination process. On a daily basis the pool filter pump should be running longer than the salt water chlorinator. The water passes through the salt water chlorinator but without the electric charge it is just doing that, passing through.
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Shock is used at the start of a season to get algae under control. Chlorine tablets are used throughout your season to keep your water in balamce.
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If it's a previously used one, you need to buy the replacement chamber because the copper prongs are only good for one season. You also need to balance the pool by taking samples to a pool store and you may need to then adjust the calcium hardness and or alkalinity. After that just add shock weekly.
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I tend to use much less with this. You do use some and I still shock occasionaly but my chlorine on the test strip is always minimum or less. Water is nice and clear and we generally use our tub twice a day.
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Yes just put 2 big tarps under the pool.Also we bought 2 cinder blocks at Home depot.Put one outside and one inside on a bathroom math to protect the pool and you won't need a ladder...Use chlorine shock just a little bit once a week and also balance that you can get from Walmart...The chlorine tablets takes too long time to dissolve...Use a stick for balancing the water and you will see what chemicals you need.I only run the pump 1 time a month for 3 hours or if the water is not clear...You don't need to run it more because it costs power to run...
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No. Use "stabilizer". Be sure because you will have to partial drain your pool to dilute if you overshoot. In the Swim sells it. Amazon carries many of their products. Or go to intheswim.com.
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Mine is an in-ground pool. This Hayward cell is specific for my Hayward electrolytic chlorine system. I would doubt if it can be used in your situation. Call the Hayward help line on their website for an answer from a knowledgeable professional.
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Use one of each of the packets that come in your kit; in other words, use 1/2 of the kit.Your shock should take 12 hours, followed by the 2nd chemical that will allow suspended particles to fall to the bottom of your pool for easier vaccuum cleaning.Thanks.