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You might come across sulfuric acid when you’re dealing with pool care, but exactly does this acid do for a pool? We’re going to cover exactly what sulfuric acid is, why it’s used in swimming pools, the pros and cons of using it, and whether you should actually use it in your pool. Short answer: … Devamını oku
Muriatic acid and dry acid are easily the most common acids for lowering pH and alkalinity in a swimming pool. However, it’s not always clear which one you should use, and whether there are any significant upsides to using one over the other. This article will settle the debate on muriatic acid vs dry acid, … Devamını oku
Is your total alkalinity too high but your pH is just right? Not sure how to lower alkalinity without affecting the pH, or if it’s actually possible? This article will explain how to lower alkalinity relative to pH in a pool, whether or not it’s a good idea, and how to prevent your alkalinity from … Devamını oku
High alkalinity in a pool isn’t the worst problem to have, but it certainly isn’t something you want to ignore, either. When your alkalinity is too high, it can lead to rising pH, which eventually causes your water to turn cloudy, weakens your sanitizer, scales your equipment and surfaces, and makes pH much harder to … Devamını oku
Some pool owners choose to put borates in their pool water, but do the benefits outweigh the drawbacks? If you’ve wondered whether it’s worth adding borate to your pool, or what the potential consequences are of doing so, this one is for you. Prefer to skip ahead? What Are Borates? Benefits of Adding Borates to … Devamını oku
Is your pool pH too high but your total alkalinity just right? Not sure how to lower the pH without affecting your total alkalinity, or if it’s even possible? This article will explain how to lower pH relative to total alkalinity in a pool, and how to prevent your pH from drifting upwards in the … Devamını oku
Should you be using pool test strips or liquid test kits to measure your pool water chemistry? It’s no secret the average pool owners prefer using test strips, while a minority prefer liquid test kits – but this article will explore what separates the two, and which one you should be using. Quick answer: Pool … Devamını oku
Is the pH level in your saltwater pool always on the high side? Don’t know what type of acid to use, how much to add, or how to add it without messing with the balance of your water? This article will discuss what high pH is, how to lower the pH in your saltwater pool, … Devamını oku
Muriatic acid is commonly used in the pool industry, but what does muriatic acid do to a pool, and how effective is it at doing it? This article will break down everything you need to know about muriatic acid, including why it’s often the best acid to use in a swimming pool, and how to … Devamını oku
Do you need to test your pool water, but are not sure how to use pool test strips correctly? This article will walk you through what to expect from using test strips, how to best use them for an accurate reading, and how to read the test strip results against the provided color chart. Prefer … Devamını oku