How to Add Granular Shock to Your Pool

In this guide and video, we'll show you how to add granular pool shock safely to your pool. Shocking your pool water is a common pool maintenance task, helpful in clearing algae blooms, boosting chlorine levels after a party, or part of a monthly maintenance regimen. Click Here to Find Your Granular Pool Shock

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Fill Bucket with Pool Water - Fill a bucket, preferably, 2-gallon or large with pool water.

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Pour Shock into Bucket - Snip off a corner from the back of shock, and pour contents into the water-filled bucket.

Dosing Tips - Most pool shocks have a recommended dose per 10,000 gallons; for example, 1 lb bag for 10,000 Gallons. Be sure the recommended dose

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Dissolve Shock - Use a Yardstick, or PVC pipe (the tool used should be non-metallic,) to stir the shock in solution. Agitate water until the shock is dissolved

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Pour Bucket Solution into Pool - While pouring the shock solution, walk the length of the pool to help disperse it. To make sure the shock mixes well, make sure our pool pump is running.

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Chlorine Residue Left in Bucket - If you notice any chlorine residue in the bucket after pouring out the solution; refill, stir, empty until gone.

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Aftercare - What to do after shocking your pool?

Swimmers: Wait at least 24 hours before allowing swimmers in the pool after shocking the water.

Storage: Keep the chlorine in a dry well-ventilated area, away from any sources of flame or high heat.

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