WebJul 5, 2011 · Shock turns water green. Postby ... » Fri 12 Jun, 2009 21:36. If you have metals in your water it depends on the chemical remover you have how long to wait before shocking. Some take 24-48 hours, and some take up to a week. Also, when you do have metals in your pool, ou need to clean your filter as well. WebStep 1: Test the Pool Water. The first step in shocking the pool is to test the water and calculate the current ratio. You should monitor the pH level to measure the free chlorine (FC) and total chlorine (TC) of the swimming pool. To find the individually combined chlorine (CC) level, you deduct the FC from the TC.
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WebJul 22, 2010 · Silver Spring, MD. Jul 21, 2010. #5. If the water turns green when you add chlorine and then turns blue again as the chlorine level falls there are certainly metals in the water, either iron or copper or both. I'm guessing iron, but it could be copper. Adding enough sequestrant will solve the problem. WebFeb 13, 2007 · I shock treated the pool with chlorine today and the water turned to a redish brown color within 20 minutes. What might cause such a reaction? Any help on this is … flory roofing ks
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WebApr 24, 2024 · This is the first year I've run into this kind of problem and am seeking a little help. My pool water is crystal clear, but when I add bleach (using the regular household 6% variety) my water turns a nice shade of green -- well, more like green-blue. Here are my most recent test results: FC 3. CC 0.5. CH 200. http://www.poolhelpforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=3094 WebApr 26, 2024 · Try elminating the water as a source of the amber color with the following experiment. Take 1 gallon of tap water and add 5 drops of unscented laundry bleach which should result in about 10ppm total chlorine (same as your pool). If the water turns amber then you know the water supply has a problem. greedfall ps4 cheats