Episode 19: Pool Cleaners and Shock: Do They Mix?

Question of the Week: If I leave my automatic pool cleaner in the water while I shock it, will the pool shock damage my pool cleaner? - Anonymous In the long term, leaving your pool cleaner in the water while you shock your pool will shorten the lifespan of your automatic pool cleaner. When you shock your pool, you are boosting your chlorine parts per million (ppm) from 2-3, all the way to 10-12 ppm. Chlorine in its normal dosage has the ability to dry out, fade plastics. when chlorine levels reach pool shock levels it quickens the process of breaking down the pool cleaners plastic,. Protect your automatic pool cleaner, remove it from the water when shocking or adding any heavy doses of sanitation chemicals. If you have any more questions about automatic pool cleaner parts, you can always contact us at 877-372-6038 or visit us online at www.INYOpools.com. You can e-mail us at [e-mail], also subscribe to this video and to our newsletter where you can also get a free pool maintenance guide, 128 pages that’s what they tell me.