shock to bleach comparison

[Renee C]

How does bleach compare to shock. Is 1 gallon of bleach the same a 1 lb of shock? or does it compare differently?

[sevver]

If I remember correctly yes it is the same.

[Renee C]

after adding bleach how long do you need to let your filter run?

Is it safe to swim after adding bleach? How long do you have to wait?
Thanks

[sevver]

You have to wait like less than one minute. Possibly even in the area of five seconds.

[CToon]

Hi Renee,

I know what you are asking about. It's sort of misleading of the makers calling it "shock" . Its really just the same stuff you can buy in 25lb container , most of the time its calcium hypochlorite.

Its better to think of "shock" as a verb . THe Act of raising CL levels to "shock" the pool. And good ol bleach does just fine at it

[duraleigh]

Renee/Sevver,

Calcium Hypochlorite is normally 65% - 68% available chlorine.....bleach is 6%. They absolutely do not equate.