Home/High Chlorine
Moderate — Avoid swimming until levels normalize (below 5 ppm)

How to Fix a High Chlorine

Chlorine levels too high, causing irritation. Here's what causes it and how we fix it.

Common Causes

  • Over-chlorination
  • Salt cell set too high
  • Recent shock treatment
  • Reduced pool usage

How We Fix It

  • Wait for natural dissipation
  • Partial water replacement
  • Sodium thiosulfate (chlorine neutralizer)
  • Adjust salt cell output

Prevention Tips

Regular testing before adding chemicals
Proper salt cell calibration
Follow shock treatment guidelines

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