Shock

If you use biguanides to sanitize your pool water, then do not read this 'Shocking The Pool' section. You cannot use traditional pool shock with biguanides.

Conversations about pool shock in general as well as the physical act of shocking the pool are among the most confusing for pool owners. In fact, this may be the most confusing overall topic about pool ownership.

The conversation gets even more convoluted when the phrase "oxidizing the pool" is referenced during conversations about pool shock or shocking the pool.

Additionally, there is so much debate and inconsistency about shocking the pool among industry professionals.

All pool professionals agree that you have to shock the pool...there is no debate or inconsistency here. The industry-wide debate and inconsistency is primarily about when to shock the pool (or in other words, how often you should shock your pool).

If the swimming pool industry cannot come together with a clear and concise answer, then how can you truly understand when to shock your pool? In the industry's defense, there is no clear and concise answer.

Do not shock the pool based on the calendar. Rather, shock the pool whenever it needs to be shocked.

Within this pool manual, the following information is available about pool shock in general as well as the physical act of shocking the pool: