Can We Use The Pool If We Haven't Shocked It?
by Angel
I was wondering is it safe to swim in while it is not shocked or treated? My children want to go swimming but I do not know if it's healthy or safe? Thank you Concerned mother Thanks for the question First, I'd like to have your complete chemicals readings: Chlorine CYA (cyanuric acid/stabilizer) pH Alkalinity Calcium Hardness Metals (iron and copper) It makes troubleshooting much easier. You can get this done at your local pool store. Without these numbers I'm just guessing at what the problem is. I'd advise you to get a Taylor FAS-DPD K-2006 pool test kit. Pool Water Testing Water Testing Kit It depends on how well the pool is balanced. I would ask why you're shocking the pool on a weekly basis? Is it because the combined chlorine (chloramines) are high or because you were told it needed to be done? Really, the only times you need to shock is if you have an algae problem or something similar that required a pool shock, or when the combined chlorine gets above 0.6ppm for a couple of days. If you're shocking the pool because someone told you the pool needed it on a weekly basis, regardless of what the chemical readings are, they probably are very happy to sell you more and more chemicals. The only way to know for sure what's going on with the pool chemistry is to test it once per week, preferably twice a week. You can take a sample of water to your local pool store for analysis until your FAS-DPD kit comes in. If you could get me the chemical readings, I'll know what going on with your pool. To post a reply, or if you have a similar question, you can see your post (Can We Use The Pool If We Haven't Shocked It?) on the Q&A page in the "Shocking A Pool" category. Swimming Pool Questions and Answers Check back to this post for answers. Hope this helps and have a great Summer. Robert
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