Pool Water Testing
Water Testing & Adjustments
Regular testing ensures your pool remains safe and balanced. Learn how to test and make the right chemical adjustments.
Why Water Testing is Important
- Ensures water safety and prevents harmful bacteria growth.
- Helps maintain proper chlorine and pH levels for swimmer comfort.
- Prevents damage to pool surfaces and equipment due to imbalances.
How to Test Pool Water
- Test Strips: Quick and convenient for basic readings.
- Liquid Test Kits: More precise, commonly used by pool professionals.
- Digital Testers: High accuracy but more expensive.
How to Adjust Water Balance
- Low pH? Add sodium carbonate (soda ash) to raise it.
- High pH? Add muriatic acid or sodium bisulfate to lower it.
- Low chlorine? Use liquid chlorine or chlorine tablets.
- High chlorine? Let the sun break it down naturally or use sodium thiosulfate.
- High calcium hardness? Dilute with fresh water if necessary.
- Low calcium hardness? Add calcium chloride.
How Often Should You Test?
- Daily: Chlorine and pH levels (especially in high-use pools).
- Weekly: Alkalinity and stabilizer levels.
- Monthly: Calcium hardness and total dissolved solids (TDS).
Learn more about Pool Chemistry
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