Check Pool Chemical Levels

But if the water is off kilter a little bit you will need a ph balancing chemical to get it back to where it needs to be.

Check pool chemical levels.

Remove the test strip from the water and compare its results to the chart provided in the package. Commercial pools are required to check chlorine levels every hour and record their findings in a log however the home pool owner should check their ph and chlorine levels 2 3x per week. 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. Total alkalinity levels tend to fluctuate less so weekly testing is fine.

Balance the water accordingly. Your test strip container may provide general guidelines on balancing chemical levels. Swimming pool chemical testing is critical because it validates water quality and determines the necessary dosages for correcting water chemistry issues. If it s within the healthy range of 7 4 7 6 you don t need to do anything.

Use your pool chemistry testing kit to determine whether or not your ph levels need to be stabilized. Dip the test strip into your pool away from jets and at elbow depth for 15 seconds. These are the ideal levels for pool chemistry or the most acceptable range for proper pool water chemistry. Ph 7 4 to 7 6 total alkalinity 80 to 120 ppm.

If ph level has changed check the ta level.