The SLAM method (Shock Level And Maintain) clears green pools by maintaining high chlorine levels continuously until water clears. Use liquid chlorine to reach shock level based on CYA, maintain 24/7 until overnight chlorine loss is 1ppm or less.
Clear cloudy pool water by testing and balancing chemicals first, then shock with liquid chlorine to 2-3x your stabilizer level, run the filter 24/7, and backwash frequently until water clears completely.
Clear cloudy pool water by testing and balancing your chemistry first, then shock with liquid chlorine to 3x your CYA level and run your filter 24/7 until the water clears completely.
Pool chemical shelf life varies dramatically: liquid chlorine lasts 2-5 years, granular chlorine 2-3 years, while pH adjusters and alkalinity increasers can last indefinitely when stored properly.
Yes, you should turn off your salt cell when shocking your pool with liquid chlorine or other chemical shock products. This prevents damage to the cell and ensures proper shock effectiveness.
Fix cloudy pool water by testing and balancing chemistry first, then shock with liquid chlorine to at least 10-12 ppm, run the filter continuously, and maintain shock level until water clears completely.
Clear cloudy pool water by first testing and balancing your chemistry (pH 7.4-7.6, proper chlorine levels), then running your filter 24/7 while adding liquid chlorine to shock level until water clears completely.
Pool chlorine is primarily made through electrolysis of salt water to create sodium hypochlorite (liquid chlorine) or by combining chlorine gas with lime to make calcium hypochlorite (powder/tablets).
To turn your green pool blue, first test and balance water chemistry, then use the SLAM method with liquid chlorine to shock at levels 3-5x your CYA until water clears completely.
Pool opening kits can be convenient but often cost more than buying chemicals individually. You're better off purchasing liquid chlorine, muriatic acid, and other chemicals separately based on your actual test results.
Yes, you can use unscented household bleach (sodium hypochlorite) to clean your pool, but liquid chlorine designed for pools is more cost-effective and safer. Calculate 1 gallon of 6% bleach per 10,000 gallons to raise chlorine by 1 ppm.
Wait times vary by chemical: 15 minutes for liquid chlorine, 8-24 hours for calcium hypochlorite shock, and 30 minutes for muriatic acid. Always test water before swimming.
To fix a green pool, use the SLAM method: test and balance water chemistry, shock with liquid chlorine to reach shock level based on CYA, maintain that level 24/7 while filtering continuously until the pool clears and passes the overnight chlorine loss test.
Wait times vary by chemical: 15-30 minutes for liquid chlorine, 8-24 hours for calcium hypochlorite shock, and 30 minutes for pH adjusters. Always test water levels before swimming.
To clean a green pool, use the SLAM method: test and balance water chemistry, shock with liquid chlorine to reach shock level based on CYA, maintain that level until clear, then brush and vacuum debris.
