How long after adding smart shock Can you swim?
15 minutes
Wait at least 15 minutes after product application before entering pool. Operate pump and filter continuously for 48 hours after product addition. For best results, apply product weekly as part of your maintenance routine.
How long do you let shock sit in the pool?
And how long do you have to wait before you can swim? You should wait one hour per pound of shock product added, and then test the water to confirm the pH and chlorine are in the proper range before letting anyone enter the pool.
How do you shock a pool step by step?
How do I shock my pool?
- Check that the pH levels in your pool are balanced.
- Prepare shock ahead of time in a 5-gallon bucket of pool water and stir.
- Ensure the pool pump is running. Pour the mixture from the bucket into the water around the edges of the pool.
- Let the pump run for about 6 hours or more and test the water.
Should I mix shock with water before adding to pool?
You can add some granular pool shock to your swimming pool directly, but most varieties need to be mixed with water before use. Mix the granular pool shock with water ahead of time, if necessary. This will save you time and help prevent calculation mistakes. Pre-mix the pool shock in a five-gallon bucket.
Does BioGuard smart shock contain CYA?
No. This contains NO cyanuric acid.
Can you swim in a cloudy pool after shocking?
Wait until the chlorine level in the water drops down to 1-4 parts per million (ppm) before allowing swimmers back into the pool. If the water still looks a little cloudy after the shock treatment, you may want to use a water clarifier before allowing swimmers back into the pool.
Do you leave filter on when shocking pool?
A pool filter should be run for a minimum of 6 hours after shocking a swimming pool. This is to allow the filter to clean the water and give the shock enough time to fully mix with the pool water. Running the filter after shocking for 24 hours to 7 days is necessary if the pool has a large amount of algae.
Should you cover pool after shocking?
Never close the cover immediately after shocking the pool. It is recommended to wait several hours before closing the cover. Use a test kit to regularly test the pool water. If the tests results are good, this does not imply the water chemistry was good prior to your current test results.
Should filter be on when shocking pool?
Running your filter after shocking your pool is a must and is just as important to your pool as shocking it is. Be sure to run your filter for at least 6 hours, but shoot for 24 hours to several days, if your pool is particularly dirty or has algae, to properly circulate the chlorine and clean the water.
What time of day should I shock my pool?
evening
The best time of day to shock your pool is in the evening. This is because the sun’s rays can affect the effectiveness of the chlorine by dissolving it too quickly, before it has a chance to rid the pool of contaminants and clean the water.
How long should I run my pool pump after shocking?
What is BioGuard burnout?
BioGuard Burnout 3 is a high-powered chlorine shock that will quickly kill off any bacteria or other organic contaminants, restoring your pool water to clarity and health. Its quick-dissolving granular formula can be added directly to pool water without messy pre-dissolving, making application easy and hassle-free.
How do you use Bioguard smart shock?
With pump running, broadcast 1 lb. of BioGuard Smart Shock per 12,000 gallons of pool water, directly into pool around edges. Brush any undissolved product off pool surfaces. Wait at least 15 minutes after product application before entering pool.
What is the Bioguard 3-step pool care system?
Shocks or oxidizers chemically destroy organic contaminants, remove combined chlorine and help restore water clarity. This is the second step of the BioGuard 3-Step Pool Care System. *such as perspiration, suntan lotions, hair sprays, body oils, urine, pet dander, and cosmetics.
What is Bioguard pool juice™?
Amplify your pool care routine for a cleaner, clearer phosphate-free pool! BioGuard Pool Juice™ deals with pool care challenges that basic products can’t and delivers a better-looking and performing pool.
Why choose Bioguard?
BioGuard dealers receive our unique H2Know pool and spa training on the latest tools and methods, making these certified professionals the undisputed water care experts in your local community. Tested and proven effective, BioGuard products are known for delivering reliable results and making pool care less complex.