Best Pool Shocks Updated December 2024

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Best Pool Shocks
2024 Buyer's GuideUpdated December 2024
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In The Swim Pool Shock – 68% Cal-Hypo Granular Sanitizer for Crystal Clear Water – Defends Against Bacteria, Algae, and Microor...
Dosage: 1 lb treats 10,000 gallons
Treatments Included: 24 x 1 lb bags
Active Ingredient: 68% calcium hypochlorite
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In The Swim Pool Shock – 68% Cal-Hypo Granular Sanitizer for Crystal Clear Water – Defends Against Bacteria, Algae, and Microor...
Dosage: 1 lb treats 10,000 gallons
Treatments Included: 24 x 1 lb bags
Active Ingredient: 68% calcium hypochlorite

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HTH 52030 Swimming Pool Care Shock, Swimming Pool Chlorinator Boosts Chlorine Levels, Cal Hypo Formula, 13.3oz (6 Pack)
Dosage: 1 bag treats 10,000 gallons
Treatments Included: 6 x 13.3 oz bags
Active Ingredient: 78% calcium hypochlorite

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HTH 52030 Swimming Pool Care Shock, Swimming Pool Chlorinator Boosts Chlorine Levels, Cal Hypo Formula, 13.3oz (6 Pack)
Dosage: 1 bag treats 10,000 gallons
Treatments Included: 6 x 13.3 oz bags
Active Ingredient: 78% calcium hypochlorite

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HTH 52037 Swimming Pool Care Shock Advanced, Swimming Pool Chemical, Cal Hypo Formula (12 Pack)
Dosage: 1 lb treats 13,500 gallons
Treatments Included: 12 x 1 lb bags
Active Ingredient: 56.4% calcium hypochlorite
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HTH 52037 Swimming Pool Care Shock Advanced, Swimming Pool Chemical, Cal Hypo Formula (12 Pack)
Dosage: 1 lb treats 13,500 gallons
Treatments Included: 12 x 1 lb bags
Active Ingredient: 56.4% calcium hypochlorite

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DryTec 1-1901-12 Calcium Hypochlorite Pool Shock, 1-Pound, 12-Pack
Dosage: 1 lb treats 10,000 gallons
Treatments Included: 12 x 1 lb bags
Active Ingredient: 68% calcium hypochlorite
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DryTec 1-1901-12 Calcium Hypochlorite Pool Shock, 1-Pound, 12-Pack
Dosage: 1 lb treats 10,000 gallons
Treatments Included: 12 x 1 lb bags
Active Ingredient: 68% calcium hypochlorite
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In The Swim Pool Shock – 68% Cal-Hypo Granular Sanitizer for Crystal Clear Water – Defends Against Bacteria, Algae, and Microor...
Dosage: 1 lb treats 10,000 gallons
Treatments Included: 24 x 1 lb bags
Active Ingredient: 68% calcium hypochlorite

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In The Swim Pool Shock – 68% Cal-Hypo Granular Sanitizer for Crystal Clear Water – Defends Against Bacteria, Algae, and Microor...
Dosage: 1 lb treats 10,000 gallons
Treatments Included: 24 x 1 lb bags
Active Ingredient: 68% calcium hypochlorite

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In The Swim Chlorine-Free Pool Shock – Quick Dissolving, Fast-Acting, Shock-Oxidizer for Swimming Pools and Spas - 12 x 1 Pound...
Dosage: 1 lb treats 10,000 gallons
Treatments Included: 12 x 1 lb bags
Active Ingredient: 38% potassium monopersulfate

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In The Swim Chlorine-Free Pool Shock – Quick Dissolving, Fast-Acting, Shock-Oxidizer for Swimming Pools and Spas - 12 x 1 Pound...
Dosage: 1 lb treats 10,000 gallons
Treatments Included: 12 x 1 lb bags
Active Ingredient: 38% potassium monopersulfate

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DryTec 1-1901-24 Calcium Hypochlorite Pool Shock, 1-Pound, 24-Pack
Dosage: 1 lb treats 10,000 gallons
Treatments Included: 24 x 1 lb bag
Active Ingredient: 68% calcium hypochlorite
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DryTec 1-1901-24 Calcium Hypochlorite Pool Shock, 1-Pound, 24-Pack
Dosage: 1 lb treats 10,000 gallons
Treatments Included: 24 x 1 lb bag
Active Ingredient: 68% calcium hypochlorite

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Clorox Pool&Spa 33512CLX Pool Shock XtraBlue (12 1-lb Bags), 12 Pack, White
Dosage: 1 lb treats 12,000 gallons
Treatments Included: 12 x 1 lb bags
Active Ingredient: 63% sodium dichloro-s-triazinetrione
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Clorox Pool&Spa 33512CLX Pool Shock XtraBlue (12 1-lb Bags), 12 Pack, White
Dosage: 1 lb treats 12,000 gallons
Treatments Included: 12 x 1 lb bags
Active Ingredient: 63% sodium dichloro-s-triazinetrione
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HTH 52036 Swimming Pool Care Shock Advanced (6 pack)
Dosage: 1 lb treats 10,000 gallons
Treatments Included: 6 x 1 lb bags
Active Ingredient: 56.4% calcium hypochlorite

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HTH 52036 Swimming Pool Care Shock Advanced (6 pack)
Dosage: 1 lb treats 10,000 gallons
Treatments Included: 6 x 1 lb bags
Active Ingredient: 56.4% calcium hypochlorite

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Robarb 20154A-02 Super Swimming Pool Clarifier, 1-Quart, Blue, 2-Pack
Dosage: 1 oz treats 5,000 gallons
Treatments Included: 2 x 32 oz bottles
Active Ingredient: Unknown
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Robarb 20154A-02 Super Swimming Pool Clarifier, 1-Quart, Blue, 2-Pack
Dosage: 1 oz treats 5,000 gallons
Treatments Included: 2 x 32 oz bottles
Active Ingredient: Unknown
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In The Swim Pool Shock – 68% Cal-Hypo Granular Sanitizer for Crystal Clear Water – Defends Against Bacteria, Algae, and Microor...
Dosage: 1 lb treats 10,000 gallons
Treatments Included: 24 x 1 lb bags
Active Ingredient: 68% calcium hypochlorite
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Picked by 218 people this month!

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In The Swim Pool Shock – 68% Cal-Hypo Granular Sanitizer for Crystal Clear Water – Defends Against Bacteria, Algae, and Microor...
Dosage: 1 lb treats 10,000 gallons
Treatments Included: 24 x 1 lb bags
Active Ingredient: 68% calcium hypochlorite

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Dosage
1 lb treats 10,000 gallons 1 bag treats 10,000 gallons 1 lb treats 13,500 gallons 1 lb treats 10,000 gallons 1 lb treats 10,000 gallons 1 lb treats 10,000 gallons 1 lb treats 10,000 gallons 1 lb treats 12,000 gallons 1 lb treats 10,000 gallons 1 oz treats 5,000 gallons
Dosage
1 lb treats 10,000 gallons 1 bag treats 10,000 gallons 1 lb treats 13,500 gallons 1 lb treats 10,000 gallons 1 lb treats 10,000 gallons 1 lb treats 10,000 gallons 1 lb treats 10,000 gallons 1 lb treats 12,000 gallons 1 lb treats 10,000 gallons 1 oz treats 5,000 gallons
Treatments Included
24 x 1 lb bags 6 x 13.3 oz bags 12 x 1 lb bags 12 x 1 lb bags 24 x 1 lb bags 12 x 1 lb bags 24 x 1 lb bag 12 x 1 lb bags 6 x 1 lb bags 2 x 32 oz bottles
Treatments Included
24 x 1 lb bags 6 x 13.3 oz bags 12 x 1 lb bags 12 x 1 lb bags 24 x 1 lb bags 12 x 1 lb bags 24 x 1 lb bag 12 x 1 lb bags 6 x 1 lb bags 2 x 32 oz bottles
Active Ingredient
68% calcium hypochlorite 78% calcium hypochlorite 56.4% calcium hypochlorite 68% calcium hypochlorite 68% calcium hypochlorite 38% potassium monopersulfate 68% calcium hypochlorite 63% sodium dichloro-s-triazinetrione 56.4% calcium hypochlorite Unknown
Active Ingredient
68% calcium hypochlorite 78% calcium hypochlorite 56.4% calcium hypochlorite 68% calcium hypochlorite 68% calcium hypochlorite 38% potassium monopersulfate 68% calcium hypochlorite 63% sodium dichloro-s-triazinetrione 56.4% calcium hypochlorite Unknown