How to correct the pH of your pool?

How to adjust the pH level of your pool?

Knowing the pH level of your pool water is not enough; you also need to know how to correct it! So, what to do and how to modify it if it's too high or too low? This will depend on whether or not you have a pH regulator.

High or low pH, what to do?

A pH that is too low or too high can affect other collected data, such as the disinfectant level, stabilizer, etc. If pool treatment products are added without controlling and adjusting the pH to the recommended disinfectant level, the added dose is often too much or too little, resulting in insufficient water quality and disappointing results.

How to adjust the pool pH without a regulator?

After measuring the pool pH using test strips, colorimetric test, or an electronic tester, you often need to bring it back to the right level.

The pH value measured is given at a specific moment. Therefore, you will need to repeat this manual test regularly, several times a week.

If the pH is between 7.2 and 7.4, perfect, you can proceed with the treatment if necessary.

If the pH is not within the recommended values, you need to adjust it by adding "pH plus" when it's low or "pH minus" if it's too high.

To determine the correct dosage, you need to calculate the powder weight based on the measured pH value, the desired pH, manufacturer's instructions, and product concentration. If there is more than 500 grams of correction powder, it's better to add it in stages and measure the level between each pour to adjust the quantity more accurately. The product is spread in the pool at several distribution points. The filtration system operates until the product is dissolved. Safety instructions for handling the product must be followed, including wearing gloves, goggles, and pants. The products are corrosive to the skin and the pool lining, so it's important to avoid stacking them, as it can cause discoloration or damage to the liner. Instead, they should be dispersed, taking into account the direction of the wind.

It's understood that manual pH control is a repetitive, tedious operation that requires rigor and presence, but it is essential for water balance.

How to adjust the pool pH with a regulator?

The regulator is a device that monitors pH changes and injects the correct amount of corrective product (pH+ or pH– in liquid form) into the pool several times an hour, provided that the pool filtration system is operational. The water balance is under the control of the machine; you just need to check occasionally that the corrective product container is not empty. A time-saving and peace of mind for the owner, no more measurements, calculations, or handling of chemicals...

However, it's still necessary to carry out disinfectant treatment, unless you equip an automatic treatment dispenser.

Unlike manual control, the pH regulator is a device that works autonomously. It can handle sudden pH fluctuations in real-time. It minimizes the maintenance time performed by humans, eliminates dosing errors, is effective, and does not take breaks. It is reliable, maintaining stable water balance, resulting in a clear and sparkling pool. The pH regulator is the solution!

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