Proper pool chemistry and well-balanced water are necessities for pool maintenance. If your water is out of balance, we have the supplies to help you adjust the problem. We have the chemicals to put your water chemistry back on track, whether it’s pH, alkalinity, calcium hardness, or stabilizer.
If you would like more information on balancing your pool or about proper pool chemistry, visit our Balancers Buyer’s Guide and FAQ.
An unbalanced pool can lead to a lot of headaches and wasted money. The effects can vary from a slight inconvenience to severe damage to your equipment or plumbing. Having the wrong balance of chemicals can be unsafe for any swimmers that enter the water since it can irritate eyes and skin while creating stains or bleaching your swimsuits. A sign that your pool is unbalanced can be seen just by looking into your pool; if your pool’s water is cloudy or has any green algae growing, your chemicals are not in a reasonable range. Keep your pool balanced and monitor the chemical levels regularly to avoid these issues.
You want most readings to fit within a range. To make it easy, we’ve included a chart for you to use:
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TEST
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RANGE
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pH
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7.2 - 7.6
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Total Alkalinity
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120 - 150 ppm
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Calcium Hardness
(vinyl pools) |
175 - 225 ppm
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Calcium Hardness
(concrete pools) |
200 - 250 ppm
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Free Chlorine
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1 - 3 ppm
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Free Bromine
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3 - 5 ppm
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Stabilizer / Cyanuric Acid
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20 - 50 ppm
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Metals
(Iron, Copper, etc.) |
0 ppm
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Always follow the dosing instructions of whatever chemical balancer you have. Based on your pool's size, it will tell you how much to add. To find how many gallons are in your pool, check out our blog - How to Calculate Gallons in a Pool (Without Overthinking It)
Maintaining a pool involves experimenting with chemicals to achieve cleanliness and balance, making you feel like a scientist. Despite occasional frustration, it's a rewarding aspect of pool care. Balancers are added to regulate pH, alkalinity, and hardness levels, while other chemicals minimize bacteria. Regular testing ensures pool longevity and safe, healthy swimming. Read the full article here!
Chemicals keep pool water clean and clear by preventing bacteria, mold, and algae. They must be balanced to work effectively, as imbalances can lead to unclean water. Testing chemical levels in parts per million (ppm) helps maintain this balance. 1 ppm is around 1 pound of chemical per 1 million pounds of water. Read the article here!
