How Much Stabilizer and Conditioner to Add to Pool
Hello Class, as a well-known pool chemistry conference has called on me to deliver a keynote address, I will be unable to lecture today.
However, today's class has not been canceled! I have prepared the following pool chemistry charts as a study and reference resource.
Please review these pool chemical charts and be prepared to use them in a lab exercise planned for next week, and who knows, perhaps a pop-quiz!?!
Pool Chemical Levels
These are the ideal levels for pool chemistry, or the most acceptable range for proper pool water chemistry. These are the average ideal ranges, however there are times when it can be desirable or necessary to operate outside of one or more of these ranges.
- pH – 7.4 to 7.6
- Total Alkalinity – 80 to 120 ppm
- Calcium Hardness – 200 to 400 ppm
- Cyanuric Acid – 20 to 50 ppm
- Free Chlorine – 2.0 to 4.0 ppm
Pool pH Chart
Use this pool pH dosage chart to determine the correct amount of pool pH adjustment chemical to add for a desired change in pH level. A low pH of 7.1 is desirable for shocking and sanitation, but 7.4 is best for swimmer comfort, surface protection and overall water balance.
Pool Total Alkalinity Chart
Use this pool Alkalinity dosage chart to determine the correct amount of pool alkalinity adjustment chemical to add for a desired change in total alkalinity levels. Alkalinity buffers pH, too little Alkalinity makes pH erratic, and too much makes pH resistant to change. Use pH Reducer to lower Alkalinity and Alkalinity Increaser to raise the level.
Pool Calcium Hardness Chart
Use this pool Calcium Hardness chart to determine the correct amount of pool calcium to add for a desired change in hardness levels. To lower pool water hardness, the solution is dilution! If your water has less than 200 ppm of total hardness, add Calcium Increaser.
Pool Shock Treatment Chart
Use this pool shock dosage chart to determine the correct amount of pool shock treatment. 30 PPM chlorine shock chart for killing algae and bacteria, and the 3.0 PPM super chlorination chart, used for cloudy water, after rain or heavy use, or low chlorine levels.
Pool Stabilizer Chart
Use this pool Stabilizer dosage chart to determine the correct amount of Cyanuric Acid stabilizer or conditioner to add for a desired increase. To lower stabilizer levels, the solution is dilution! If you use stabilized pool chlorine tablets, you will add 10 ppm per month.
Students of poolology can find these pool chemical dosage charts useful in balancing pool water correctly. Bookmark this page (Ctrl-D) for easy reference later! Or, click this link and type Ctrl-P for a printer-friendly pool chemical chart you can use as a study guide.
You can also find these pool chemical charts useful to display nicely on a mobile device, when you are by the pool, wondering how much pool chemical to add…
Don't play fast and loose with your pool chemistry! Consult a pool chemical table for accurate pool chemical dosing!
And be ready for a pop-quiz – coming soon!
Dr. Pool
How Much Stabilizer and Conditioner to Add to Pool
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