Results for "pH increaser"

Apparently my go-to Walmart always had pool chemicals in stock last year, but now they're constantly out and I'm wondering if something changed with their inventory. My pool requires regular maintenance with chlorine tablets, liquid shock treatments, pH adjusters, and algaecides.

Specifically, I need to know about their in-store versus online availability, seasonal inventory fluctuations, and whether they carry professional-grade formulations or primarily consumer-level products. Location-based inventory variations would also be relevant for planning purposes.…more

Weekly pool maintenance involves testing and balancing water chemistry (pH 7.4-7.6, proper chlorine levels), cleaning skimmers and equipment, brushing walls, and vacuuming debris. Consistent weekly care prevents expensive repairs and keeps your pool safe for swimming year-round.…more

Pool pH keeps dropping to 7.0 no matter what I add. Used pH increaser three times this week and it creeps right back down within a day. Starting to feel like I'm just dumping money into the water. What's the right way to raise pH and actually keep it up?…more

Replaced my pool test strips last month but my 3-year-old liquid test kit is still showing crazy high alkalinity readings — time for a new kit? My kids swim almost daily during summer, so I want to make sure the water is safe for them.

I've been trying to figure out what might be making the alkalinity rise so I can prevent it from happening again. Is it something I'm adding to the pool? Could it be our new fountain feature? I just want to understand the common causes so I can keep the water balanced and safe for my family.…more

About to host three families this weekend and my pool water is turning green, the pH strips are showing crazy readings, AND I'm completely out of chlorine. We're planning a big family gathering next month and I want to make sure the water chemistry is perfect. I've been buying pool chemicals at our local pool store but the costs are adding up quickly. A neighbor mentioned that Costco might carry pool chemicals at better prices. Does anyone know if this is true? I'm concerned about quality too - are warehouse store chemicals as safe and effective as the ones from specialty pool retailers? I just want to make sure I'm not compromising on safety to save money, especially with little ones swimming.…more

Called the pool store about my new place and they're saying my calcium hardness levels from March's water test are completely out of whack. For the past three years, I've been diligent about testing chlorine, pH, and alkalinity weekly using test strips, but I've never paid attention to calcium hardness levels. My pool store mentioned it during my last water analysis visit in March, but I honestly wasn't sure if it was just an upsell.

Recently, I've noticed some minor scaling around the waterline tiles and my pool cleaner seems to be working harder than usual. The pool is located in Phoenix, Arizona, so we deal with hard water from the tap and intense evaporation during summer months. I top off the water about twice a week during peak season. Should calcium hardness be something I'm actively managing, or is it less critical for fiberglass pools compared to plaster finishes?…more