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Are you struggling with high pH in your swimming pool? Managing pH can be frustrating! It’s like managing a high maintenance diva—it needs constant attention. Keep it happy, and everything looks and feels amazing. Ignore it, and you’ll battle cloudy water, irritated skin, and a whole lot of chlorine drama.
Read on, we’ll help you learn more about pH and how to lower your high pH pool with ease.
Keeping pH balanced in your swimming pool is the key to good water quality, happy swimmers and long lasting equipment.
The ideal pH range is 7.2 – 7.8
The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14, with 7 being neutral. That’s a wide range. However, a pool needs to stay within the neutral range:
If you’re battling high pH, you may wonder why. That’s a good question, because everything affects pH! Some common ways pH increases include:
Now that you know a few common causes for high pH, why it matters, and that you can’t control some of the causes…
Use a pool testing kit or test strips. . We recommend FROG® Test Strips. Once you confirm that the pH is above 7.8, follow the next steps:
To lower pH, you’ll need to add a “pH reducer,” which is typically either:
OR
When handling chemicals, always wear protective gear, including gloves and goggles.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions, usually found on the product label, to determine the amount of pH decreaser required for your pool’s size. For example:
If using muriatic acid, dilute it in a bucket of water before adding it to the pool. Never pour water into acid—always add acid to water. This step isn’t necessary for sodium bisulfate.
Give your pool 12 hours after an adjustment so the chemical has time to work. Retest the water to check the pH level. If it’s still too high, you may need to repeat the process. Add small amounts of chemicals at a time to avoid overcorrection.
It can be a challenge to keep your pH levels within the ideal range, but FROG is here to help. With innovative pool care solutions that use Mineral Technology, you can simplify water maintenance.
Ideal pH levels in your swimming pool are essential for a clean, comfortable and well-maintained swimming experience. Cut out the pH drama, follow these steps and try out FROG Products for hassle free pool care and sparkling water all season long!
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