Do I Need pH Up and Down for Pool? Essential pH Guide
Yes, most pool owners need pH Up and pH Down chemicals to maintain the ideal pH range of 7.4-7.6, but you may not need both products depending on your water's natural tendencies.
Yes, most pool owners need pH Up and pH Down chemicals to maintain the ideal pH range of 7.4-7.6, but you may not need both products depending on your water's natural tendencies.
Inground pool costs range from $35,000-$100,000+ depending on size, materials, and features. Concrete pools are most expensive ($50,000-$100,000), vinyl liner pools are mid-range ($35,000-$65,000), and fiberglass pools fall in between ($40,000-$85,000).
Yes, salt water pools can cause skin irritation, typically due to improper pH levels, high chlorine production, or unbalanced water chemistry. The solution involves testing and adjusting your water parameters to proper ranges.
Pool chlorine can burn your skin, especially in concentrated form or when pool chemistry is imbalanced. Proper handling of chemicals and maintaining correct chlorine levels (1-3 ppm) prevents most skin irritation and burns.
Yes, pools can leak due to structural damage, equipment failures, or plumbing issues. Most pools lose 1/4 inch of water daily from evaporation, but losses exceeding 1/2 inch daily typically indicate a leak.
You only need pool salt if you have a saltwater chlorinator system installed. Traditional chlorine pools don't use salt, while saltwater pools require 3,200-4,000 ppm of salt to operate properly.
You can add pool stabilizer (cyanuric acid) during the day, but it's more effective to add it in the evening. Sunlight doesn't prevent stabilizer from dissolving, but adding it when the sun is down gives it more time to fully distribute before UV rays hit the pool.
Salt water chlorinators work by passing pool water containing dissolved salt through an electrolytic cell that uses electrical current to convert salt (sodium chloride) into chlorine gas, which dissolves into the water as hypochlorous acid to sanitize your pool.
Raise pool alkalinity by adding sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) at a rate of 1.5 pounds per 10,000 gallons to increase alkalinity by 10 ppm. Test first, add chemical gradually, and retest after 6 hours.
You need a bigger pool pump if it can't turn over your entire pool volume in 8-10 hours, struggles to maintain proper circulation, or can't effectively run your pool equipment. Calculate your required flow rate based on pool volume and equipment needs.
No, you should not swim in a slightly green pool as it indicates algae growth and potentially harmful bacteria. The green color means your sanitizer levels are insufficient to maintain a safe swimming environment.