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Q: How important is water chemistry for my pool?
A:
Believe it or not, water chemistry is the most important part of
any pool's maintenance routine. Pool water that is not balanced
correctly will not only damage the pool equipment but will also
ruin the interior finish of the pool. Here are some helpful tips
to maintaining proper water chemistry:
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Test water
chemistry at least once a week
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Always
follow manufacturer's directions for use of chemicals.
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Never mix
chemicals.
Q: What are the recommended water chemistry parameters?
Free Available Chlorine (FAC)
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1 to 3 parts per million (ppm) |
Combined Chlorine
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0 ppm |
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Total Available Chlorine (TAC) |
Equal to free (represents 0 ppm combined) |
PH
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7.4 to 7.6 (7.2 to 7.4 Colored Plaster) |
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Alkalinity |
80 to 120 ppm (80 to 100 Colored Plaster) |
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Calcium Hardness |
200 to 400 ppm (175 to 250 Colored Plaster) |
Metals
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0 ppm |
Cyanuric Acid (Stabilizer)
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50 to 80 ppm |
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)
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Below 1200 ppm |
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