If you have a good test kit that uses FAS-DPD testing for FC and CC it is easy to determine how often to shock. Shock whenever the CC is .5 ppm or above.
Re: How often to shock?
If you have a good test kit that uses FAS-DPD testing for FC and CC it is easy to determine how often to shock. Shock whenever the CC is .5 ppm or above.
Retired pool store and commercial pool maintenance guy.
Re: How often to shock?
I follow the advice that Watebear has given you to only shock when you have combined chlorine over 0.5 ppm. Many others, including me, have given the same advice. However, Ben, the proprietor here, has advised on his PoolSolutions website that you should shock weekly, after a heavy bather load, after a known "fecal incident", and, if I recall correctly, after a heavy rainstorm. I think that the basis for his shock weekly recommendation is that it's just easier and safer to do it that way. If you're diligent about testing and maintaining adequate free chlorine you can probably do without it, but...
Poolsolutions seems to be down now so I can't find that article.
Cheers,
k
Re: How often to shock?
Kurt - I've kept my numbers pretty steady but I've wondered about this since I have alot of small children in 2-3 times a week, some babies. We also get alot of rain this time of year in S. Florida. Is there such a thing as shocking too much?
Gracy
16,725 gal gunite pool/1000 gal spa;exp agg finish; Jacuzzi 2 hp pump/Hayward cartridge filter/electric heater; Taylor K2006 Test Kit
Re: How often to shock?
Best of luckOriginally Posted by Gracy101
Re: How often to shock?
You can't shock too much--and I'd rather shock excessively than not enough....
Janet
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