Check Pool Chemical Levels

Dip the test strip into your pool away from jets and at elbow depth for 15 seconds.

Check pool chemical levels.

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. Remove the test strip from the water and compare its results to the chart provided in the package. Your test strip container may provide general guidelines on balancing chemical levels.

If it s within the healthy range of 7 4 7 6 you don t need to do anything. Swimming pool chemical testing is critical because it validates water quality and determines the necessary dosages for correcting water chemistry issues. If ph level has changed check the ta level. 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. 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. Along with cyanuric acid a type of water conditioner sometimes referred to as sunblock for pool water these compounds work in unison and having each at the right level helps deliver sparkling swim ready water. Use your pool chemistry testing kit to determine whether or not your ph levels need to be stabilized.

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.