Sean, I have picked up the general consensus that SWCG pools seem to require shock dosages less often than traditional Cl maintenance methods. I'm certainly not stuck on using the generator for shock dosages; just wanted to understand if it's feasible. I think I understand your answer is "yes", but that manual application of liquid Cl or perhaps Cal-Hypo is preferred.

I should also clarify that the pool service company uses Tri-Chlor pucks in an in-line chlorinator plus shocks with Cal-Hypo. Sometimes we get through a week with good chlorine levels and others time not, which I believe is the basis of the algae problem (mustard and black BTW). Plus we have the negatives introduced by Tri-Chlor, and Cal-Hypo always seems to cloud the water - at least temporarily.

So, for all these reasons I'm considering a SWCG. I'm working with the service company to assess if they have the experience and willingness to actually follow a good SWCG management program.