Is liquid chlorine or granular shock better?
Both liquid chlorine and granular chlorine are effective in sanitizing a swimming pool.
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Why does my pool have a very strong chlorine odor? Did I add too much chlorine?
Chloramines are the cause of the strong odor of chlorine.
What is the purpose of sanitizing my pool?
Sanitizing pool water kills bacteria that can be harmful to bathers and also aids in controlling algae.
What is Free Available Chlorine?
This is the active chlorine in the water that has not combined with organic matter and is therefore available for killing bacteria and algae.
Why do I have to "shock" my pool water?
"Shocking" your pool water chemically destroys the organic contaminants introduced by bathers and the environment.
What is pH?
It's a way to measure the acidity or alkalinity of water.
What is total alkalinity (TA)?
It's a measure of the water's ability to resist changes in pH. pH can be affected by environmental factors such as acid rain, pollution, run-off from the surrounding land, and fertilizers-just to name a few.
What is calcium hardness (CH)?
It's the amount of dissolved calcium in the water.
What is Chlorine Demand?
Chlorine Demand is the consistent inability to maintain a chlorine residual in a pool.
Why do I need to shock my pool?
Shocking a pool eliminates chloramines in the water.
What causes cloudy water and how can I prevent it?
Usually a drop in chlorine levels is the primary cause of cloudy water. As the water warms, chlorine consumption increases.