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(Sorry Bulmer4nc! not trying to hijack your thread; but I think this is all related.)Stars
bulmer,I suggest using dichlor for shock. Less TDS, allows for superchlorination and is the most cost efficient. My philosophy is the fewer different chems you add to your water, the better. Sticking with dichlor for shock is one less different chem you have to buy and add.