As you probably already know the ideal ph range for any pool is 7 2 to 7 6 and the same goes for vinyl lined inground pools.
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Ph should be between the range of 7 2 7 6.
Low ph acidic or aggressive water which is under saturated will attempt to saturate itself by dissolving everything it comes in contact with in order to build up its content.
When the ph and alkalinity fall acidic water can cause itching skin for swimmers and may stain or corrode the pool liner ladder and other pool components.
All pools need to have ph adjusted.
It is the most important chemical factor to be maintained in swimming pools.
Fortunately lowering ph in pool water is a simple task.
Pool water ph is best when kept in the range of 7 2 to 7 8.
Read below for instructions on how to balance the alkalinity levels for a.
To lower both ph and alkalinity you only need ph decreaser otherwise known as dry acid.
Under the right circumstances with ph below 7 0.
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Water s ph level is just a measure of total acid alkalinity balance.
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Adding too much chlorine or too much acid can lower ph and with it total alkalinity which is a measure of the water s ability to maintain a stable ph.
Recommendations for ph in a vinyl liner pool.
If the ph is too low you will have eye and skin irritations.
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The water may also have cloudiness issues.
An acidic pool will lead to your vinyl liner becoming brittle fading in color and eventually falling apart entirely.
Proper ph levels allow other chemicals to work efficiently but it is important to note that low and high levels can actually damage swimming pool liners and equipment.
Ph is measured on a scale from o to 14 with 7 being neutral.
Add 1 lb ph decreaser per 10 000 gals to lower alkalinity 10 ppm.
If ph is too high you can see scaling and calcium deposits on your pool and perhaps algae problems.
High ph can also be caused by regularly using calcium or lithium hypochlorite chlorine products in the water.
Pool ph and alkalinity are both low.
Muriatic acid is commonly used but also dry acid.
Simply put it determines whether your pool is acid or alkaline base.
Pool ph and alkalinity are both high.
The ph in chlorine pools can increase naturally over time or as a result of too many pool chemicals.
Muriatic acid acid magic and no mor acid can also be used to lower alkalinity and ph levels in pools.
This will not harm the vinyl liner although unbalanced chemicals over time will have damaging.
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Below ph neutral 7 0 pool water can become corrosive and start to eat away at your vinyl liner.
It s important to remember that ph can measure anywhere from 1 to 14 but pool s ideal ranges are 7 2 7 6.
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