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What is pool pH?

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pH is the hydrogen or hydroxide concentration in your pool. pH is a logarithmic scale ranging from 0-14 and 7 being neutral.

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Why is the pH in my pool always high?

High chlorine levels will make the pH in your pool high. You can add borates to help stabilize the pH level in your pool.


Your pH in your pool is just a little high how much pH decrease do you need?

It depends on the volume of your pool and what level your Ph is at.


How do you adjust the pH level of pool water?

adjusting the pH of pool water Follow the link below


Which chemical do you use to increase the PH level in your above-ground pool?

There is a product by HTH called PH Plus that will rise the PH content in your pool.


How do you lower pH level in pool?

You can lower the PH level by using this stuff called PH Down. Go to a local pool store and ask about it.


Does chlorine lower PH in the pool?

No


What is pH of pool chlorine?

11.


What is the process for PH testing chemicals in my inground pool?

You would a pH testing kit from the pool supply company. If you get a meter you simply read it and then adjust the pool by adding the recommended chemicals until you have the proper pH. Using pH strips you match the color you get to a grid which shows what that color represents on the pH scale.


How do you balance the pH in an above ground pool?

Just go to your local pool supply store and ask for pH adjusting chemicals.


Why can't you get in pool if the pH is low?

You can still get in the pool. The chemicals work best when the pH is balanced so add PH PLUS. If the PH is really low it is very acidic and could burn the eyes a bit


What is spot etching stuff in the pool?

Your Ph is probably out of whack it needs to be between pH 7.3 and 7.6 . If you do not have the equipment to test take a sample to your pool shop where they can do the check for you, and if you wish you can get test kits to do it your self. Keeping the pH of your pool correct will stop corrosion of pool equipment and aid in the effectiveness of pool disinfectants.


Why did your pool water turn green immediately after adding pH plus?

Your pool water turned green immediately after adding pH Plus because the chemical had increased the pH level to high. You may need to adjust the alkalinity levels of the water using another pool chemical such as pH Minus of pH Alkalinity Plus.