Where should I keep my pH?
In general we recommend you keep your pH between 7.8 to 8.2. This is the most efficient for chlorine consumption and maintenance. You can read more about how we balance by checking out the Hamilton Index.
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How do I raise pH ?
To raise pH we recommend using Easy pH or if not available - Soda Ash (sodium carbonate). This will raise the pH more than the Total Alkalinity. You will need to perform a Base Demand test to accurately determine how much pH increaser you need. We ...
How do I lower pH?
To lower pH we recommend using No Mor Muriatic Acid or - if not available - liquid acid. This will lower the pH strongly. We recommend a pH range of 7.8 to 8.2. Refer to the Hamilton Index for additional information. We also recommend first balancing ...
I used Pool Stain Treat but the stains came back.
Pool Stain Treat is formulated to sequester metals for up to 60 days. However, there are certain things that can counteract Pool Stain Treat and inhibit its ability to keep metals in the water: Shocking: repeated and excessive shocking can counteract ...
Where should I keep my Total Alkalinity?
We base our Alkalinity recommendations based on your pool's hardness and surface type. However, as a general rule of thumb, maintaining your Alkalinity between 70 and 80 ppm is good for most pools. This will prevent stains and scale.
Why do I keep getting iron stains?
Iron stains can be coming from a number of places, including but not limited to: well water fertilizer galvanized pipes soil run-off Also, an alkalinity above 100ppm is usually a factor. To prevent iron stains we recommend lowering your Total ...