{"id":5589,"date":"2026-05-14T20:01:11","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T20:01:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thompsonpoolsupply.com\/?post_type=product&p=5589"},"modified":"2026-05-15T23:48:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T23:48:47","slug":"rs-5-2","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.thompsonpoolsupply.com\/?product=rs-5-2","title":{"rendered":"Rapid Shock 5#"},"content":{"rendered":"

When pool water starts to lose clarity or chlorine demand spikes unexpectedly, slow-reacting shock treatments can leave you waiting\u2014and guessing.\u00a0Poolife Rapid Shock \u2013 Fast-Dissolving Chlorine Pool Treatment (68%)<\/strong>\u00a0is engineered for fast response, delivering powerful oxidation and sanitation when your pool needs immediate correction.<\/p>\n

Formulated with\u00a068% available chlorine<\/strong>, Poolife Rapid Shock dissolves quickly and goes to work immediately, helping restore water clarity, control algae, and eliminate contaminants without adding stabilizer. It\u2019s an ideal choice for weekly maintenance, post-storm treatment, or emergency recovery when pool conditions change fast.<\/p>\n

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Fast-Dissolving Formula for Immediate Action<\/h3>\n

Unlike some granular shocks that take time to break down,\u00a0Poolife Rapid Shock<\/strong>\u00a0is designed to dissolve rapidly when applied according to label directions. This allows chlorine to disperse quickly throughout the pool, accelerating oxidation and reducing downtime.<\/p>\n

This fast action helps:<\/p>\n

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    Clear cloudy or dull water quickly<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Destroy organic contaminants<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Restore free chlorine levels efficiently<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Reduce waiting time before normal operation resumes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    For pools that can\u2019t afford slow correction, speed matters\u2014and Rapid Shock delivers.<\/p>\n

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    Strong 68% Available Chlorine Performance<\/h3>\n

    With\u00a068% calcium hypochlorite<\/strong>, this shock treatment provides more power than standard low-strength options while remaining easy to dose for routine use.<\/p>\n

    This balance of strength and usability makes it ideal for:<\/p>\n

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      Weekly shock routines<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Heavy bather load recovery<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Post-rain or post-storm treatment<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Early algae prevention<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      It\u2019s strong enough to correct problems, yet manageable for consistent maintenance.<\/p>\n

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      No Stabilizer \u2014 Won\u2019t Increase CYA Levels<\/h3>\n

      One of the biggest advantages of\u00a0Poolife Rapid Shock<\/strong>\u00a0is that it contains\u00a0no cyanuric acid (stabilizer)<\/strong>. That means you can shock your pool without slowly driving stabilizer levels too high over time.<\/p>\n

      This is especially important for pools already using stabilized chlorine tablets, where excess CYA can reduce chlorine effectiveness and force partial water replacement.<\/p>\n

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      Ideal for Routine Maintenance and Emergency Use<\/h3>\n

      Poolife Rapid Shock is versatile enough for both planned maintenance and unexpected water problems. Pool owners rely on it to:<\/p>\n

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        Maintain clear, balanced water week after week<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Respond quickly to algae or cloudiness<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Support consistent sanitizer performance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Reduce chemical guesswork<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Its predictable performance makes it a dependable staple in any pool care program.<\/p>\n

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        Product Specifications<\/h3>\n
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        Specification<\/strong><\/th>\nDetails<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
        Brand<\/td>\nPoolife<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Product Name<\/td>\nRapid Shock<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Chemical Type<\/td>\nCalcium Hypochlorite (Cal Hypo)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Available Chlorine<\/td>\n68%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Form<\/td>\nFast-dissolving granular<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Pool Type<\/td>\nInground and above-ground pools<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Stabilizer Content<\/td>\nNone (no cyanuric acid)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Primary Use<\/td>\nShock treatment, oxidation, algae control<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Application<\/td>\nWeekly maintenance or emergency treatment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        SKU<\/td>\n22212<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        UPC<\/td>\n073187222121<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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        Why Pool Owners Choose Poolife Rapid Shock<\/h3>\n
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          Fast-dissolving formula for quick results<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Strong 68% available chlorine<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          No stabilizer to prevent CYA buildup<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Effective against algae and organic waste<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Ideal for routine or corrective use<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Trusted Poolife chemical quality<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          For pool owners who want fast action without long-term chemistry issues, Rapid Shock is a reliable solution.<\/p>\n

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          Buy with Confidence from Benchmark Pool Supply<\/h3>\n

          When you purchase\u00a0Poolife Rapid Shock<\/strong>\u00a0from Benchmark Pool Supply, you\u2019re buying from pool professionals who understand how real pools behave under real conditions.<\/p>\n

          We stock trusted Poolife chemicals and support our customers with practical guidance to help keep pool water clean, clear, and balanced.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

          This cal-hypo shock treatment and super chlorinator controls algae, kills bacteria and destroys organic contaminants in swimming pools and all bodies of water. Safe for all pool surfaces.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":5616,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_angie_page":false,"_crdt_document":""},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[27],"product_tag":[89],"class_list":{"0":"post-5589","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-pool-chemicals","7":"product_tag-granular-chlorine-shock","9":"first","10":"instock","11":"taxable","12":"shipping-taxable","13":"purchasable","14":"product-type-simple"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thompsonpoolsupply.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/5589","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thompsonpoolsupply.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thompsonpoolsupply.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thompsonpoolsupply.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=5589"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thompsonpoolsupply.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/5616"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thompsonpoolsupply.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=5589"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thompsonpoolsupply.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=5589"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thompsonpoolsupply.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=5589"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thompsonpoolsupply.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=5589"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}