Is Chlor Brite The Same As Shock?

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When chlorine levels are below 2.0 ppm you can choose a

maintenance shock

like Leslie’s Chlor Brite, a stabilized granular chlorine shock that won’t burn off quickly from UV rays. Weekly use of Chlor Brite supports the sanitizing efforts of both tab and salt sanitized pools.

Is Chlor Brite sanitizer shock?

Leslie’s Spa Chlor Brite Granular Chlorine is a quick, fast dissolving, concentrated formula that can chlorinate or

shock

your spa/ hot tub to keep it sparkling clean.

Are chlorine tablets the same as shock treatment?


Liquid chlorine and granular shock have the same active chemical

that sanitizes your pool, what changes is the strength and the way you use it. Liquid chlorine is less costly, unstabilized and comes in liquid form. Granular shock is stabilized and comes in a solid form that dissolves in your pool.

Does Chlor Brite have chlorine?

Product description

Chlor Brite Granular Chlorine is a high-quality and affordable way to keep your pool sanitized. This fast-dissolving sanitizer can be used for regular chlorination and super-chlorination. With

99% active

ingredients this chlorine works with power to kill bacteria in your water.

How do you shock a pool with Chlor Brite?


Add 21 ounces of Chlor Brite per 10,000 gallons of pool water

to remove excessive organic materials and keep the water sparkling clear. This dosage provides approximately 6.8 ppm of Free Available Chlorine. Do not reenter the swimming pool until the Free Available Chlorine (FAC) is between 1-4 ppm.

How often should I use Chlor Brite?

ROUTINE USE: Broadcast 3 ounces of Leslie’s Swimming Pool Supplies Chlor Brite

per 10,000 gallons of pool water every other day

, or as needed, to maintain a Free Available Chlorine (FAC) level of 1-4 ppm.

How long after adding Chlor Brite Can you swim?


About 24-48 hours beforehand

, it would be a good idea to shock your pool with Chlor Brite Granular Shock or Power Powder Plus.

What can I use instead of shock for pool?


Baking soda

— Baking soda will raise both the H and the alkalinity of a pool, improving stability and clarity. Many commercial products contain baking soda. Obviously, you will have to buy it in bulk.

How long after adding algaecide can you shock?

Now it’s time to wait a while.

Give the shock a good

12 to 24 hours

to work it’s magic. If the algae hasn’t cleared up after 24-48 hours, clean and brush the pool and add another shock treatment.

Is shock stronger than chlorine?

Using Liquid shock or liquid bleach regularly will increase your pH so make sure you keep an eye on your pH and alkalinity levels. … This type of shock is

much stronger than liquid shock

typically has 65 to 75 percent available chlorine.

What is Chlor no more?

CHLOR NO MORE contains

a proprietary blend of minerals that continuously and effectively eliminates algae

. The specially treated alloy cylinder is packed with a mineral formulation. These minerals immediately dissolve out of the cylinder and form a stable residual throughout the pool water for up to 6 months.

How much chlorine do I add to my pool?

Add the Chlorine

Generally, you should maintain the pool’s chlorine level

between 1 and 3 ppm

. Thus, if the chlorine level is already 1 ppm and you want it higher, add 0.00013 ounces per gallon to raise the chlorine by 1 ppm.

What is Chlor boost?

Keep your pool free of algae throughout the season with this Chlor Boost Pool Shock. Chlor Boost uses

47% Cal-hypo shock

and each 1lb bag treats 11,500 gallons.

How many gallons is my pool?


Length x width x average depth x 7.5 = volume (in gallons)


Length times width

gives the surface area of the pool. Multiplying that by the average depth gives the volume in cubic meters. If you’d like to find the pool volume in gallons, multiply your results by 7.5, as there are 7.5 gallons for each cubic foot.

Does Chlor Brite have stabilizer?

When chlorine levels are below 2.0 ppm you can choose a maintenance shock like Leslie’s Chlor Brite, a

stabilized granular chlorine shock

that won’t burn off quickly from UV rays. Weekly use of Chlor Brite supports the sanitizing efforts of both tab and salt sanitized pools.

What happens if you go in a pool that was just shocked?

If you enter the pool immediately following a chlorine pool shock treatment,

you are risking as little as skin and eye irritation and as much as fatality

. Shocking your swimming pool is necessary, but take caution when doing so.

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