How do i balance my pool chemicals?
Question:my chlorine level is very high but my ph and alkanlinity are much below the normal range. my pool water is clear and clean. how do i bring the latter two levels up to where they need to be?
Answers:
You need a few basic things to sort out your pool. Sounds like you already have a test kit for pH and chlorine so this is/was step 1. If chlorine is high, just stop adding any more until it is low again. pH and alkalinity are 2 different things but often confused. You can typically buy a number of chemicals at the pool store. First work out what you need to buy. If pH is low then you need some stuff often called "pH +". Follow the instructions on the pack and dissolve the stuff first in a bucket of pool water if it is in crystals. Add half what you think you might need and keep the pool pump running for quite a few hours and check the pH again next day. Try not to overshoot but persevere to get pH right before anything else. If you do get too high then you may need some "pH -". If you end up with algae or cloudy water then you may need algicide for former or flocculant for latter but dont buy unless you need. I had to add 2 litres of "pH+" to my pool this spring to bring it up to the correct 7.2. Dont worry about alkalinity because that strictly is a measure of something else and if the pH is right then you have a result you want.
The easiest and fastest way is to take a water sample to where ever you purchase your chemicals. Even if they charge you, it's worth it. I wish I had done that when I first got my hot tub.
chlorine is just bleach , next time you put i nthe tablets use less, then test the water for chlorine,
go to walmart , they sell test strip kits for $6 pack of 30,
very easy dip i n water , look at the strip bingo you know what the levels are
you need to add more ph, use recommended dosage based on pool size. check daily, add more if needed. the alk will come up with the ph. if you dont already shock it weekly
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