High pH in a pool is bad news. It’s harsh on your skin and eyes, it clouds up your water, it scales your pool surfaces, and it also weakens your sanitizer. Unfortunately, pH is way more likely to drift upwards than downwards in a swimming pool, so a mysteriously rising pH is something you’re going … Devamını oku
Is the pH in your saltwater pool always high? Are you having trouble figuring out why the pH is constantly on the rise despite your efforts to keep it down? This article will cover the two reasons salt pools tend to have a higher resting pH, the most common causes for high pH in a … Devamını oku
Looking for convenient or environmentally friendly ways to lower the pH of your swimming pool? This article will cover how to lower pH in a pool without chemicals, through natural and organic methods, as well as how to lower pH using everyday household products. Prefer to skip ahead? How to Lower pH in a Pool … Devamını oku
Wondering how pH affects chlorine in a swimming pool? Not sure if it’s better to have a higher or lower pH when adding chlorine to your pool? Or if it even matters? This article will explain the ideal pH level for chlorine, how pH affects the effectiveness of chlorine, and what happens to chlorine at … Devamını oku
Trying to figure out how to raise pH without raising alkalinity in your pool? While the pH of most swimming pools typically drifts upwards over time, if your pH level is too low for comfort, you’ll need to take some extra steps to speed up the process. We’re going to how to boost your pH … 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
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 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
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
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