Patrick Black

What's the difference if I just used straight bleach right off the bat? Oh and after I add it how long usually till it's safe to swim. Thank you for your suggestions.

First of all I'm new to maintaining a pool. Just bought an Intex 15' x 42'' last weekend(Excellent deal @ Big Lots). Currently there about 3850 to 3900 gallon in the pool (will have to recalculate after the late night storm). Last night I shocked for the first time using the hthpool product and put in 6 oz of shock (added ph minus prior to this to lower the ph). About an hour after shocking the levels were in the 5ish range for the Total Chlorine (couldn't find a test for free and Combined). Retested a little while ago and the Chlorine levels dropped way back down to the .5 to 0 range (below recommended levels). I had purchased the 3in puck to put in but I'm not sure if this is too much for that pool. I just added more ph minus as the ph was still close to 7.8 (just below based on the color of the test). I put in less than 3oz so I don't overshoot the goal of 7.5. So what say you experts and experienced pool maintainers?