How long does it take to get chlorine levels up?
How long does it take to get chlorine levels up? Generally after shocking your pool you should wait to swim at least 8-12 hours until chlorine levels come back to normal (1-3ppm). This is one of the few times that having a high chlorine level is a good thing. What is the difference between chlorine shock and non-chlorine shock? So what's the point? When there is a high level of organic waste in the pool, the available chlorine is used up attacking that, giving bacteria free reign to grow. Non-chlorine shock oxidizes the organics and helps clarify pool water. This...