How Do You Use Clorox Bleach To Shock A Pool?
Chlorine is added to pools for sanitation purposes and to prevent contaminants such as algae from growing. Contrary to conventional wisdom, the primary reason for shocking, or superchlorination, is not to accentuate this effect, but rather to remove the organic compounds known as chloramines, which are the true culprits behind the heavy chlorine smell and irritation. Since Clorox bleach, as long as it has no other additives, is essentially the same compound (sodium hypochloride) as the chlorine used in pools, it can serve as an effective substitute. The difference is in the percentage of available chlorine: liquid pool chlorine typically contains 12.5% available chlorine, while Clorox bleach is normally around 6% percent. Using a DPD kit or a test strip, determine the amount of combined chlorine in the water. You will need approximately 10 times that amount of free chlorine to remove it. For example, if you have 1 ppm of chlorine, you will need to add 10 ppm of available chlorine. Mult
