Ideal range: 7.2 - 7.8

Test: Test water regularly (twice per week) with a test kit or strips. Also, periodically (once per month) take a water sample to a dealer test station to verify results.

Low pH

• Water is acidic, which can cause corrosion of equipment and surfaces
• Raise the pH with soda ash or any pH Increaser product
• If pH tends to be low test frequently, particularly after adding tap water, shocking, heavy rainfall, or heavy pool use.

High pH

• Water is basic, which can form scale on equipment and surfaces and reduce chlorine effectiveness
• Lower the pH with muriatic acid or any pH Decreaser product
• If pH tends to be high test frequently, particularly after adding tap water, shocking with calcium or lithium based shocks, or if the Total Alkalinity reading is high.
  

Temperature		Total Alkalinity