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AquaChek 7-in-1

Free Chlorine reading of 5 ppm

High

What it means

Free chlorine at 5 ppm is above the comfortable swim range. Usually the result of a recent shock that has not fully dissipated.

What to do

Wait 12 to 24 hours. Run pump and uncover the pool during sunlight to speed degradation. Re-test before swimming.

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