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Low alkalinity can cause many issues inmaintaining a pool.
It diminishes chlorines ability to keep your pool’s water clear, clean, and blue.
A low alkalinity level can also cause eye burning and cause excessive metal corrosion and potentiallystain your pool finish.
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Fortunately, it’s easy to avoid these problems.
Read on to learn the importance of alkalinity and how to raise the alkalinity in your pool.
Wear gloves and any other protective gear to limit exposure to chemicals.
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Adjust the Level
Adjust the alkalinity level by determining how much additional chemical is needed.
A general rule of thumb is adding 2 pounds of chemicals for every 10,000 gallons of water).
Slowly add the chemical with the scooper directly in front of the pool then help mix it in.
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you could always add more chemicals but cannot remove them once added, so add with caution.
Retest the Pool’s pH
Wait 24 hours to retest your pool’s alkalinity levels.
Can You Raise the Alkalinity in Your Pool Naturally Another Way?
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Most commercial alkalinity powder is concentrated sodium bicarbonate (baking soda).
The quickest way to raise a pool’s alkalinity is by adding baking soda.
Alkalinity is measured by pH level.
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A pH level above 7 indicates that a substance is alkaline.
As the alkalinity increases, the pH level increases with it.
If a pool’s alkalinity level is too high, an acid must be added to lower it.
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Muriatic acid and sodium bisulfate are common substances from pool stores that lower alkalinity.
Be sure to follow instructions.
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