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Chlorine
- Sanitizer that kills bacteria.
P.H. - The degree of acidity or alkalinity of a solution; a logarithm
scale from 0-14
7.2 -7.6 is recommended for human skin condition
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Acidic
- 0_______________________7.0________________________14
- Alkaline
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P.P.M.
- Parts per million
Total
Alkalinity - The waters ability to resist P.H. change - measured
in PPM.
Conditioner
/ Stabilizer - Cyanuric acid, protects chlorine from the sun and
enables chlorine to last longer.
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Basic
swimming pool water chemistry chart and remidies
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| Description |
Acceptable
limits |
Low |
High |
| Free
Chlorine |
1.0
- 1.5 PPM |
Add
Chlorine |
Backwash
filter and give time to dissipate |
| Total
Chlorine |
Not
more than 3.0 PPM |
Add
Chlorine |
Backwash
filter and give time to dissipate |
| PH |
7.2
-7.6 |
Add
Sodium Carbonate |
Add
small amounts of Muratic acid |
| Total
Alkalinity |
80
- 90 PPM |
Add
Sodium Bicarbonate |
Add
small amounts of Muratic acid to the deepest part of pool |
| Conditioner
/ Stabilizer |
50
- 100 PPM |
Add
Conditioner |
Backwash
filter |
| Calcium
Hardness |
250
PPM MAX |
Add
Calcium |
Backwash
filter |
| Salt |
3500
- 4500 PPM |
Add
Salt |
Backwash
filter |
Remember!
• When
using pool chemicals, always read and follow product label directions
carefully.
• Never
mix chemicals together.
• To
keep your pool in good working order, follow these guidelines.
• Always
test the pool water and use the results to determine what action
needs to be taken.
• Before
adding chemicals to your pool, always have the pool pump running
and make sure that the main drain is working properly.
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