If chlorine is kept at proper level, is shocking ever necessary?

[JJParrish]

Hi Hubjeep,
I feel your pain! Last year (our first w/a pool) was a nightmare! BUT, Janet cleaned it up in NO TIME! We were very fortunate to find this site and the mods here were/are wonderful. They are patient and knowledgable and, together, I believe they can do anything with a pool! I don't think I read that anyone suggest you actually lower your CYA to the 30 to 50 range, but, they did kinda' mention it. That could be a big help to you? You would need less bleach, and to me, that is important dollar wise. I still consider myselef a newbie, but I just wanted you to know that you are in good hands. If you follow their instructions, your pool will be crystal clear in no time! Good luck, Joyce.....btw, our pool still looks wonderful!

[aylad]

Thank you, JJParish, for the kind words! Glad your pool is not giving you problems this year, and it's good to see you back!!

Janet

[Hubjeep]

Thanks for the help everybody! It took less than two days to clear up after I used plain bleach. By day three it was crystal clear.



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[Watermom]

Looks great. That is a beautiful pool! Glad you got it cleared up. It is amazing what a little bleach can do, isn't it?