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After you "shock" a pool with chlorine (a large amount to potentially kill anything that has been growing in there - bacteria from human waste, algae...), you should at least wait 24 hours if it is a small pool. If you can still smell a very strong odor from the chlorine, stay out longer. Larger pools with large filtration systems (such as public pools) usually 2-3 hours is good.

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That depends on how much and what you are using rule of thumb I shock once a week using enough for 20,000 gallons and wait at least 12 hours so I try to put it in on Sunday night before bed so I know it will be ok by monday noon I also have an automatic chlorinator on the pool set to deliver a set amount at all time when filter is running which is allways during swimming season hope this helps.

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I'd wait at least 24-48 hrs, depending how much chlorine you added, if you super shocked the pool then wait 24hrs if you just added a small amount, it's now a big deal. Im a homeowner not a pool builder or cleaner. This is what we;ve done in the past.. you'd might want to call a pool supply store and ask this question just to make sure. You should wait 20 to 30 minutes for normal additions of chlorine or other chemicals. However you should read the manufacturers instructions ir directions with the regard to algaecides. If superchlorinating you obviously need to wait longer. You have to give the circulation system time to distribute any chemical additions to the pool such as chlorine of muriatic acid.

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You should wait approximately 20 minutes to swim after adding liquid chlorine to your swimming pool. This will allow the time necessary to accurately circulate and disperse the chemical throughout the water.

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I was told at a pool shop that you should shock your pool in the evening and leave it alone overnight. Should be good to go by the next day. It is a good idea to invest in some test strips to make sure the water is where it is supposed to be.

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You can get straight in, there is nothing to wory about.

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I'm pretty sure it's four or five

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