16 Jul Things to Know: Pool Chemical Levels and Chemical Charts
Having a swimming pool in your backyard has many perks – cooling off on hot summer days, playing games with family and friends, floating around relaxing with your favorite beverage…
…but, it also has a number of responsibilities, including making sure that your pool chemical levels aren’t off the charts and that they fall in the right part of the charts. We’re sharing details from In the Swim’s blog post, Pool Chemical Levels and Chemical Charts, so that you can be an expert at keeping your swimming pool chemical levels exactly where they need to be.
Pool Chemical Levels
These are the ideal levels for pool chemistry, or the most acceptable range for proper pool water chemistry. These are the average ideal ranges, however there are times when it can be desirable or necessary to operate outside of one or more of these ranges.
pH – 7.4 to 7.6
Total Alkalinity – 80 to 120 ppm
Calcium Hardness – 200 to 400 ppm
Cyanuric Acid – 20 to 50 ppm
Free Chlorine – 2.0 to 4.0 ppm
Pool pH Chart
Use this pool pH dosage chart to determine the correct amount of pool pH adjustment chemical to add for a desired change in pH level. A low pH of 7.1 is desirable for shocking and sanitation, but 7.4 is best for swimmer comfort, surface protection and overall water balance.
Pool Total Alkalinity Chart
Use this pool Alkalinity dosage chart to determine the correct amount of pool alkalinity adjustment chemical to add for a desired change in total alkalinity levels. Alkalinity buffers pH, too little Alkalinity makes pH erratic, and too much makes pH resistant to change. Use pH Reducer to lower Alkalinity and Alkalinity Increaser to raise the level.
Pool Calcium Hardness Chart
Use this pool Calcium Hardness chart to determine the correct amount of pool calcium to add for a desired change in hardness levels. To lower pool water hardness, the solution is dilution! If your water has less than 200 ppm of total hardness, add Calcium Increaser.
Pool Shock Treatment Chart
Use this pool shock dosage chart to determine the correct amount of pool shock treatment. 30 PPM chlorine shock chart for killing algae and bacteria, and the 3.0 PPM super chlorination chart, used for cloudy water, after rain or heavy use, or low chlorine levels.
Pool Stabilizer Chart
Use this pool stabilizer dosage chart to determine the correct amount of Cyanuric Acid stabilizer or conditioner to add for a desired increase. To lower stabilizer levels, the solution is dilution! If you use stabilized pool chlorine tablets, you will add 10 ppm per month.
Next Steps
Now that you’ve read about the various pool chemical levels you should be keeping up with, you have two options for next steps:
- Click this link and type Ctrl-P for a printer-friendly pool chemical chart you can keep with you.
- Leave the details to the professionals! Call Crystal Clear Pools and Spas at (512) 339-9304 today to schedule an appointment with a swimming pool specialist.
To see In the Swim’s full blog post, click here.
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