pH Pool

Pool pH is a measure of how acidic or basic the pool water is, represented on a scale from 0 to 14, with 7 being neutral.

Why is pH Important?

Maintaining proper pH levels is essential for:

  • Swimmer Comfort: Prevents skin and eye irritation.
  • Sanitizer Efficiency: Ensures chlorine works effectively to kill bacteria and algae.
  • Equipment Longevity: Reduces corrosion or scaling on pool surfaces and equipment.

Ideal pH Levels

The ideal pH range for pool water is 7.4 to 7.6.

How to Adjust pH

  1. To Lower pH: Use muriatic acid or sodium bisulfate (dry acid).
  2. To Raise pH: Add sodium carbonate (soda ash).
  3. Test the water regularly to ensure levels stay within the ideal range.

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