Published by Monique on 05/06/2024

Pool Opening, Pool Supplies, Pool Shock

Must-Have Supplies For Opening Day!

As a pool owner, opening your pool in the Spring can be an exciting but daunting task. Whether you are new to pool ownership or an experienced pro, it is common to overlook some of the essentials requ…

Super Zappit Shock: Your Ultimate Pool Maintenance Shock

Published by Monique on 01/26/2024

Pool Chemistry, Pool Shock

Super Zappit Shock: Your Ultimate Pool Maintenance Shock

A crystal-clear pool, shimmering under the sun, is a sight to behold. But behind this pristine appearance lies a maintenance regimen that pool owners understand all too well. Balancing chemicals, m…

Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 06/14/2019

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Ultima S.O.S. and BioGuard Smart Shock

Premium ShockIf you don’t understand swimming pool water treatment and you hear, “I’m going to shock the pool” you may immediately think that there is something drastically wrong. The idea quickly…

Chlorine Tabs & Shock Tips to Keep your Pool Clear

Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 05/17/2017

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Chlorine Tabs & Shock Tips to Keep your Pool Clear

- Not all Pool Shock is Created Equal! Read your Labels! A quality chlorine tablet; 99% available and 1% inert qualifies as quality tablet. Always read your label. Generally speaking, one tablet…

All Shock Is Not Created Equal - Part 4: Monopersulfate

Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 05/16/2017

Monopersulfate, pool shock

All Shock Is Not Created Equal - Part 4: Monopersulfate

This is the last article in a series discussing the different types of shock available and their multiple uses. In this week’s installment I’d like to address the last of the common shock alternati…

All Shock is Not Created Equal - Part 3: Dichlor

Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 05/16/2017

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All Shock is Not Created Equal - Part 3: Dichlor

In our running article on shock let’s discuss another alternative – dichlor. It’s full chemical name is sodium dichloro-s-triazinetrione, but unless you’re a chemist we’ll stick with dichlor! Dichlor…

All Shock Is Not Created Equal - Part 2: Calcium Hypochlorite

Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 05/16/2017

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All Shock Is Not Created Equal - Part 2: Calcium Hypochlorite

In our last article we addressed the broad categories of choices available to the pool owner when it comes to shock, as well as discussing the uses and benefits of liquid chlorine shock. So let’s m…

All Shock is Not Created Equal – Part 1: Sodium Hypochlorite

Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 05/16/2017

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All Shock is Not Created Equal – Part 1: Sodium Hypochlorite

These days there are more options for pool owners when looking for a product to shock their pool. It can be downright confusing to the person who just wants to make sure the pool is safe and clean for…