How Do You Do An Opening Pool Shock?
Most swimming pools run during the summer and are closed during the winter. Several tasks are performed when opening a pool after a winter season of being closed. Opening a pool readies it for swimmers and ensured the pool water stays sanitary. A shock treatment is performed during a pool opening to eliminate any algae or bacteria that has taken up residence in the pool water. A pool shock treatment performed during an opening is slightly different than a normal shock treatment. Prepare the pool for the shock treatment. Remove any covers from of the pool. Clean out any leaves and debris that have accumulated over the winter using the pool vacuum and net. Perform any necessary opening procedures to get your pool up and running, such as priming the pump. Turn on the pump and let it run. Predissolve the shock in a 5-gallon bucket. Shock treatment is typically a special package of chlorine powder or liquid. Fill a 5-gallon bucket half full with water. Pour the shock into the bucket and sti
