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Just wait it out, the Ch level will come down. When you add Ch (Shock) you are spiking the Ch level and normal conditions use Ch and lower the concentration. Unless you put so much in that it is having detrimental effects, you shouldn't worry. Be sure the Ph is in balance. If the Ph or Alkalinity is out of tolerence, you may have long term problems, like corrosion of tubing in the heater.
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There should not be a major problem unless the chlor level is above 10.0 ppm.
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∙ 13y agoWhile using Jack's Magic will work, it's mainly a marketing ploy to make you think you need a lot of special pool chemicals. Here's a cheaper method:
Stop adding chlorine, and let the sun burn out the excess.
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∙ 19y agoevaporation and/or dilution evaporation: chlorine will evaporate from a pool fastest on a hot, sunny day. leave the cover off for a bit. dilution: add clean non-chlorinated water to the pool to dilute the chlorine concentration. do not illegally dispose of or dump chlorinated water to make room for the clean water!
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∙ 17y agoWait. The sun and time will reduce the residual chlorine. Or . . . Drain some water from the pool and add fresh. I don't recommend this inasmuch as you'd have to drain more than half your pool to cut the chlorine concentration in half (because of the residual chlorine of municipal tap water). thats easy, the sun will do all of the work for you. just dont swim in it for a couple of days, and the sun will evaporate the extra remaining clorine. i know this from experience!:D
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∙ 13y agoIf you need to use the pool soon you can add sodium thiosulfate to reduce or eliminate the chlorine. The container will have a chart detailing how much to use. Or you can let it dissipate naturally. Acceptable chlorine levels are 1-5 ppm. Commercial or public pools will not allow usage if the level exceeds 9ppm. Write me back if you need more specific info with current chlorine levels and why it is so high.
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∙ 14y agoThe chlorine level will drop naturally over a few days, the sun will use it up and the levels will drop. If the weather is cloudy it's slower to come down. There's no easy way if your pool is over chlorinated, just be patient.
The only other way to bring the level down is to 'waste' some water, but unless you have an urgent need to use the pool and the levels are too high for swimming this is not recommended.
If you don't have time to wait, and don't want to "waste" water you can add sodium thiosulfate. I use Thio-Trine follow instructions and wait one-two hours then retest your water.
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∙ 14y agoJust wait instill it dissipates. Or if the chlorine is being produced by a chlorinator reduce the chlorinator setting or reduce the amount of time it is running.
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What happens if your pool has too much conditioner. it will not hold chlorine now and the conditioner level is high?
Too much of anything is not good. I'm not sure what you mean by "too much". A general answer would be this: If your pool cannot hold your chlorine, you probably need to add cyanuric acid which is a chlorine stabilizer. Many pool chlorine tablets have this already in them. Get a good DPD test kit, not OTO. You can do a partial water drain, 1/3, then add fresh water and bring your chlorine level up to 8ppm, then allow it come down. I would obviously do this first before adding any acid or chlorine. Keep the filter running 24/7 until the water is properly balanced.
What do you do if you added too much chlorine?
If you have added too much chlorine to your pool, you can dilute it by adding more water to the pool. You can also let the chlorine levels decrease naturally over time with exposure to sunlight. Alternatively, you can also use a chlorine neutralizer product to help reduce the chlorine levels quickly.
What if you have too much combined chlorine?
If you have too much combined chlorine in your pool, it can lead to eye and skin irritation, as well as create an unpleasant smell. To reduce combined chlorine levels, you can shock your pool with a chlorine shock treatment, which will break down the combined chlorine compounds and free up the chlorine to sanitize the water effectively. Regularly maintaining proper chlorine levels and practicing good pool hygiene can help prevent the buildup of combined chlorine.
What do you do if there is too much chlorine in your pool?
Just wait it out the chlorine will dissipate after a couple of days. if you have a salt water pool turn the chlorine generator down or run the filter less often if possible.
What to do when there is Way to much chlorine in your pool?
If there is too much chlorine in your pool, you can first test the water to confirm the high levels. To reduce the chlorine level, you can aerate the water by running the pool pump and opening the pool cover to let sunlight break down the chlorine. You can also partially drain the pool and refill it with fresh water to dilute the chlorine concentration.
If after shocking with chlorine shock and still doesnt register on strips is pool safe to swim in?
Be careful when testing for chlorine. No chlorine will have a clear reading but too much chlorine will cause bleaching of the test reagent confusing you to think you have no chlorine in the pool, try doing a dilution test where you dilute half pool water and half tap water, If coloured results appear with dilution you know you have too much chlorine. Swimming with too much chlorine can cause skin rashes irritations, discolouring of swim wear rotting the stitches, and blacken jewellry.
What do you do when your pool has too much chlorine and the pH is still at the correct level?
How do you know that it is too high? If you are using a home test kit it will show the total chlorine, which includes free chlorine and combined chlorine. Only free chlorine can sanitize the pool. Combined chlorine is broken apart by "shocking" the pool with 1L liquid chlorine per 10000L of water in the pool. (For most pools 10L is fine if you're unsure of the pool volume.) Chlorine will disipate on its own anyways. Sidenote: Are you using a lot of chlorine pucks? They contain stabilizer, which is used to keep the chlorine from burning off in the sun too quickly. If it is overused the chlorine will burn off too slowly. Are you getting readings above 10.0 ppm of chlorine? What is too high? Do you smell the chlorine? Then there's not enough chlorine. Simple as that. K
How do you lower chlorine level in pool?
To lower chlorine levels in a pool, you can dilute the water by adding more fresh water. Another option is to use a chlorine neutralizer or a dechlorinator chemical specifically designed for pools. Additionally, ensure proper pool maintenance practices to prevent chlorine levels from rising too high in the future.
If my pool has too much alkalinity what should you do?
add acid
How do you neutralize chlorine and pool shock?
To neutralize chlorine and pool shock, you can use a product called sodium thiosulfate, also known as chlorine neutralizer or dechlorinator. Follow the instructions on the product label for the proper amount to use based on the chlorine levels in your pool. Add the sodium thiosulfate to the water and wait for it to fully neutralize the chlorine before swimming.
Can adding too much or adding too fast make the diatomaceous earth return to bottom of the pool?
Yes if you add too much or add it before it can dissolve it will end up sitting on the bottom of the pool.
