To Shock ----- or NOT

[chem geek]

I don't think you mentioned any of these additional items (worms, bird poop) in your original post so that may have influenced our responses. With all of that junk, yes shocking would be playing it safe, though if the CCs were near zero and with extended exposure of chlorine over a long period of time, the risk is low. I'm certainly not going to get in the middle of a domestic squabble!

Richard

[Watermom]

If it were my pool, I'd probably go ahead and shock. It certainly won't hurt and having peace of mind is a good thing. I'm not much into dead worms and bird poop. Yuck!

[Jakebear]

I don't think you mentioned any of these additional items (worms, bird poop) in your original post so that may have influenced our responses. With all of that junk, yes shocking would be playing it safe, though if the CCs were near zero and with extended exposure of chlorine over a long period of time, the risk is low. I'm certainly not going to get in the middle of a domestic squabble!

Richard

I guess I assumed that with a mesh cover and birds that fly ---- well, we all know what happens next. The worms --- not many, occasionally commit suicide and get sucked up when cleaning. I guess I would feel better if shocking so I appreciate the help. With the CYA at ~30, going up to 12 on the FC should be good.