How long after Chlor Brite Can you swim?

Asked by: Julie Renshaw

Depending on how much you have added and the size of your pool, it is generally safe to wait about 4 hours after adding liquid chlorine or until levels reach 5 ppm or lower.

What happens if you swim in a shocked pool?

What Happens If You Swim In A Shocked Pool? If you do not wait for the chemicals used to shock a pool to totally dissolve then you could be placing yourself in serious danger by swimming in it. At the minimum, you will feel itchy skin and eyes because of the chemicals present in the water.

Does Chlor Brite have chlorine?

Product Description. Chlor Brite Granular Chlorine is a high-quality and affordable way to keep your pool sanitized. This fast-dissolving sanitizer can be used for regular chlorination and super-chlorination. With 99% active ingredients this chlorine works with power to kill bacteria in your water.

Does Chlor Brite raise chlorine levels?

Leslie’s Chlor Brite is known as a maintenance shock, ideal for daily or weekly use for a quick chlorine boost.

Can I swim 12 hours after shocking pool?

Can I swim 12 hours after shocking the pool? It’s usually safe to swim after letting the shock circulate in the water for at least 8 hours. However, we recommend testing the water’s chlorine level before swimming. A high chlorine reading may be uncomfortable and dangerous to swimmers.

Can you swim in a freshly shocked pool?

Chlorine- free shock oxidizes bacteria and organics in your pool without any additional chemicals. With this type of shock, you can swim in the pool just one hour after. Chlorine- based shock contains high levels of pH and will alter both your pH and chlorine levels in the pool.

Can you swim with high chlorine levels?

Pools will naturally gas-off chlorine from the surface, and very high levels can irritate airways and lungs. This is especially true for indoor pools. At chlorine levels over 10 ppm, swimsuits can begin to fade. Pool covers become damaged, and the water is generally uncomfortable and unsafe for swimmers.

How often should I use Chlor Brite?

every other day

Broadcast 3 ounces of Leslie’s Chlor Brite per 10,000 gallons of the pool water every other day, or as needed, to maintain a Free Available Chlorine (FAC) level of 1-4 ppm. This quantity may vary based upon bather load, water temperature and other conditions.

How do you use Chlor Brite granular?

If necessary to attain a 3-5 fac. Level step 4 after each use superchlorinate with 1.5 ounces per 500 gallons of leslie's swimming pool supplies chlorobrite to control odors and algae.

Does Leslie Chlor Brite have cyanuric acid?

Chlor Brite



Dichlor contains Cyanuric Acid (CyA), so it’s perfect if your pool has low CyA.

Can you swim in a cloudy pool after shocking?

Wait until the chlorine level in the water drops down to 1-4 parts per million (ppm) before allowing swimmers back into the pool. If the water still looks a little cloudy after the shock treatment, you may want to use a water clarifier before allowing swimmers back into the pool.

Is it safe to swim in pool with low chlorine?

The Bottom Line about Pools and Chlorine



As mentioned above, you could probably swim in a pool without chlorine without any major health issues. However, long-term use of a pool lacking chlorinated H2O could make you sick or, at the very least, contribute to rashes and other types of skin irritation.

Is it OK to shock pool during the day?

Best Time to Shock Your Pool



The best time of day to shock pool is when the sun is down. So, experts recommend shocking your pool in the evening or at night, to make sure it does its job. Shocking during the day can be ineffective as UV rays from direct sunlight significantly reduce free chlorine levels.

Should I vacuum my pool before I shock it?

Although vacuuming should be combined with pool shocking, it’s better to vacuum the pool before you shock the water. A good scrubbing and vacuuming of the pool walls and floor will ensure that dirt and debris that can affect the water chemistry is removed before the chlorine is added.

How long should I run my pool pump after shocking?

It is a question a lot of pool owners have and a question that we have the answer to! A pool filter should be run for a minimum of 6 hours after shocking a swimming pool. This is to allow the filter to clean the water and give the shock enough time to fully mix with the pool water.