when to shock a pool

When to Shock a Pool

Do you think you should wait to shock until your pool water have a bad smell or itchy eyes? No, you should not. Pool shocking is a very common way to keep your pool water healthy and clean.

There is a basic suggestion to shock pool that after sunset is the best time to shock the pool as after sunset sun light and heat don't burn the chlorine, so that the effect of pool shock results the best.

After the best time selection, what are the ways to define as the best situation to shock the pool? Yes, there are ways such as:

1. At the Time of Pool Open: At the first time of pool opening, every one should shock his pool water to certify that the water is healthy to swim.

2. After Long Sunny Days: Hot, sunny weather could be the reason to allow bacteria to grow while decreasing the power of chlorine.

3. After Heavy Rain: The pH levels increase after heavy rains. So, the pool owner should shock the water after each heavy rain.

4. Bad Smell or Irritated Eyes: If you feel any bad smell of chlorine or your eyed irritated because of water pollution, so should shock the pool water as early as possible.

5. At time of Pool Closing: At the time of winterizing a swimming pool should be shocked. The winterizing a swimming pool is for a long time, so should do a shocking to keep the water clear.