03/19/2026
For all the DIY people looking to get your pool cleaned up & ready for the summer here’s a little information to help if your pool is currently green from algae!
You’ll need a large bucket of Cal-hypo pool shock. You can check out the links below
50 # bucket
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Or 24 # individually wrapped
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-Remove as much debris from your pool as possible and brush the walls and floor thoroughly.
-add Cal-Hypo shock according to the amounts below. (When adding shock add directly to pool & use your brush to distribute it & help it to dissolve)
-Light green water color
3lbs of shock per 10,000 gallons
-Grass colored water
5lbs of shock per 10,000 gallons
-Dark green water color
8lbs of shock per 10,000 gallons
- Run pump for several hours to make sure shock is completely dissolved and distributed throughout the pool.
-24hrs later you’ll need to manually vacuum pool to waste.
-after vacuuming backwash or clean your filters and let your pump/filter run 24/7.
-get water tested and balance chemicals accordingly.
-once thats all done set your pump timer to your desired times and enjoy!!
If you have any questions or need our help feel free to message us or give us a call!
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