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.
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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 ...
Why do I keep getting copper stains?
Copper stains can be coming from a number of places, including but not limited to: copper-based algaecides copper plumbing heat exchangers source water Also, an alkalinity above 100ppm is usually a factor. To prevent copper stains we recommend ...
How do I lower Total Alkalinity?
To lower Total Alkalinity we recommend using Easy Acid or - if not available - Sodium Bisulfate. This will lower the alkalinity strongly while keeping the pH relatively stable. We recommend you balance your Total Alkalinity according to your water ...
How do I raise Total Alkalinity ?
To raise Total Alkalinity we recommend using Baking Soda (sodium bicarbonate). This will raise the alkalinity more than the pH. We recommend you balance your Total Alkalinity according to your hardness level. You can reference the Hamilton Index for ...
How long will Pool Stain Treat last?
Pool Stain Treat lasts about 30 to 60 days. It's important to keep your Total Alkalinity balanced to keep stains from returning. You can find more information in the Directions tab on the product page and by reviewing the Hamilton Index.