If you’ve ever shopped for pool shock, then you have absolutely asked yourself, “Which pool shock do I use?”
Did you know there are different types of shock for different types of scenarios? In fact, pool shock also differs by the type of pool you have. For example, you might use a different type of pool shock for a vinyl pool than for a concrete pool.
So, how do you determine which type of shock is suitable for your pool needs?
To help pool owners determine which shock they need, we created an easy chart that should narrow down their options before making a purchase.
Cal-Hypo | Di-Chlor* | Liquid/Sodium Hypochlorite | Non-Chlorine | |
Concrete Pool | X | X | X | X |
Vinyl Pool | X | X | X | |
Fiberglass Pool | X | X | X | X |
Green Pool | X | X | X | |
Low Chlorine | X | X | ||
High Chlorine | X | |||
Low pH | X | X | ||
High pH | X | X | ||
Low Calcium | X | X | ||
High Calcium | X | X | X |
Only made it more confusing.
Okay, what are you more confused about?
Good Morning, How do I test for stabilizer? I have a vinyl liner inground pool with salt water filter. Do I need to use a non chlorine shock? Pool size is 20X40. Thanks Cheers, Charlene
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