Shock is granulated chlorine that is used to shock a pool and raise the chlorine level quickly. Tablets, mainly placed in a skimmer basket, are chlorine tabs used to maintain a chlorine residual in the water.

No, you do not. When the water gets cold, the salt cell stops working. It is recommended to use chloride tablets or shock.

Your pool water should be tested on a weekly basics. Depending on the weather, season, how often you use your pool, and more, varies. For example: you may need more chloride if the pool is being used in the summertime. In the winter, unless you have a heater, you do not have to test it as often.

Salt cells typically last about five to seven years. Depending how much it runs depends how long it will last.

No, please do not. It will cause an explosion.