How to Buy Non Chlorine Swimming Pool Shock

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

Rate: (0 Ratings)

You find your pool needs a shock and you'd prefer not to have that chlorine smell, burning eyes and skin until the chlorine level comes back down to normal again. There are non-chlorine pool shock products available that enable you to shock your pool without the chlorine. Here is how to buy non-chlorine swimming pool shock so you can enjoy clean, clear water without the chlorine burn.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Step1
Know how many gallons of water your pool holds. You apply almost all pool treatment based upon how many gallons of water you need to treat, so you need to know how many gallons to know how much of the non chlorine pool shock you need to buy.
Step2
Test to find out the free and total chlorine levels in your pool. Non-chlorine shock works by activating the chlorine already in the pool, so you also need to know what these levels are to know how much shock to buy.
Step3
Be sure to include shipping charges for online retailers. Although non chlorine pool shock is fairly lightweight, some online retailers may charge hefty handling fees to compensate for low price tags. Some online sites, however, like SaveOnPoolSupplies, may include the cost of shipping in the price of the item.
Step4
Visit your local pool supply store and ask what product is right for your pool's current situation. The goal is to balance the level of chlorine and pH and a professional can help you get the right non chlorine pool shock for the job.

Tips & Warnings

  • Use online comparison shopping sites like Bizrate and Nextag. These sites give you a general idea of the costs you may expect.
  • Non-chlorine shock does not replace regular chlorine treatments.

Post a Comment

POST A COMMENT

Request a New How-To Article

Looking for more How To information? Chances are there’s an eHow member who knows how to do what you’re looking to do. Submit an article request now!

eHow Article: How to Buy Non Chlorine Swimming Pool Shock

eHow Home & Garden Editor

eHow Home & Garden Editor

Category: Home & Garden

Articles: See my other articles

Related Ads

Home & Garden

Willi
Meet Willi Galloway eHow’s Home & Garden Expert.