Does the shock in this kit contain chlorine?? Is it safe for vinyl lined pools?
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Good day. Yes, this shock is safe for vinyl pools. The active ingredient in the shock is sodium dichloro-s-triazinetrione , or just simply Dichlor. It is a sodium based shock that is quick to dissolve and will not hurt the liner.
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Is this safe for salt water pools?
Do salt water pools require different winterizing steps?
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Yes, you would use the same kit to winterize your pool whether it is chlorine or saltwater pools.
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I received my winterizing kit for 30K gal pool. The directions say to follow the bottle instructions on the Algecide (Halt 50?), and there are no clear instructions for winterizing application on the bottle. Which application would I use: Initial, Visible (no I have none), maintenance or booster?
Thank you
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Good morning Kimberley, The maintenance dosage: 1-1/3 oz. per 10,000 gallons. This is used to kill and prevent algae from forming.
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For a 20,000 gal pool drained halfway, should I us 15,000 or 30,000 winter kit?
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Sher, If you can not run the pump and filter, we do not recommend adding any chemicals as they can not be circulated. If you can run the pump and filter, I would recommend the 30,000-gallon kit.
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Do you have to run the pump all winter or long enough to circulate the chemicals, which is?
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Hi, Christine. You will have to run the pump long enough to allow the chemicals to take effect, then complete the other winterizing steps that are listed in our How To Winterize Your Swimming Pool guide.
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I have a 20000 gallon pool should I just put all the chemicals for the 30000 kit in or try to figure out exactly how much to use?
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Hi, Mike. It will be better to measure out what is needed for your size pool. However, it would not hurt your pool if you were too.
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For an unground pool, side skimmer, can you install a new frame with a plastic cover so you don't have to drain the water below the side skimmer to close?
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Ron, yes, in most cases you can buy a winterizing cover for your skimmer. It depends on what is available for your particular model. I suggest sending a couple of pictures to our support team with model details on the skimmer and have them see if they can source the part for you. Please send that information to upload@inyopools.com.
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I added the powder. through the pump without the filter then added the liquid and ran pump for a couple of hours. Will this be ok?
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Hi, Mike. At this point, it might be okay. However, the pool has to be running when adding the winterizing powder. The pool has to run for a complete cycle to ensure the application is effective.
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I live in Houston, TX. Not an area that receives extreme winter weather. If we get 4 or 5 days of freezing in the high 20's then it is a "bad" winter. What are the steps and products for winterizing a pool in this type of location. Do I still need to go through all the processes I am reading about in your user responses?
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Hi Noel, at those temperatures, I would recommend winterizing if they remain that low for weeks to months. Here is a guide that we put together with step by step instructions for "winterizing an inground swimming pool."
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