You can vacuum your pool after adding most chemicals, but timing matters. Wait 15-30 minutes for liquid chemicals to circulate, and 2-4 hours for granular chemicals to fully dissolve before vacuuming.
Yes, you can shock your pool after adding calcium hardness increaser. Wait 2-4 hours for the calcium to fully circulate and dissolve before adding shock to prevent chemical interactions and ensure even distribution.
Yes, you can shock your pool after adding alkalinity, but wait 4-6 hours first and test your water to ensure pH is below 7.6 for maximum chlorine effectiveness.
Yes, you should shock your pool before closing it for winter, but timing is crucial. Shock 24-48 hours before adding winterizing chemicals to ensure proper sanitization without chemical conflicts.
Yes, you can vacuum your pool after adding salt, but timing matters. Wait 24-48 hours for salt to fully dissolve and circulate before vacuuming to avoid equipment damage and ensure proper distribution.
Yes, you need to run your pool pump regularly for proper filtration and circulation, but not 24/7. Most pools need 8-12 hours daily, with timing based on pool size, bather load, and seasonal conditions.
Wait at least 1-2 hours between most pool chemical additions, with pH adjustments requiring 2-4 hours before retesting. Some chemicals like chlorine and acid should never be mixed directly.
Yes, you should vacuum your pool after using algaecide, but timing is crucial. Wait 12-24 hours for the algaecide to kill algae and for debris to settle, then vacuum to waste to remove dead algae and prevent filter clogging.
Most pool chemicals work within 2-8 hours, but timing varies significantly by chemical type. Chlorine works in minutes, pH adjusters take 2-4 hours, while stabilizer can take 24-48 hours to fully dissolve and circulate.
You can add pool stabilizer (cyanuric acid) during the day, but it's more effective to add it in the evening. Sunlight doesn't prevent stabilizer from dissolving, but adding it when the sun is down gives it more time to fully distribute before UV rays hit the pool.
Yes, you can shock your pool after adding algaecide, but timing matters. Wait at least 2-4 hours between applications and always add algaecide first, then shock.
You can shock your pool in the morning, but evening is preferable because sunlight breaks down chlorine quickly. If you must shock in the morning, use liquid chlorine and test levels frequently throughout the day.
Pool cleaners typically take 1-4 hours depending on type: robotic cleaners run 1-3 hours, suction cleaners operate continuously for 6-8 hours, and pressure cleaners work for 2-4 hours per cycle.
