Problem with your pool's pH? Solutions!

The good pH level of your pool is one of the essential conditions for enjoying clear, healthy, and high-quality water throughout the summer. If maintenance products are neglected or poorly dosed, the water can quickly become acidic, or conversely, basic/alkaline, or neutral. To know the pH level of your pool, you can measure it using a pH tester.

Regulate the pH of your pool

It should be noted that the ideal pH value for a swimming pool is between 7.0 and 7.6, depending on the water quality. Therefore, a pool pH between 0 and 7 indicates acidity, while values above 7 indicate alkalinity, in other words, basic water. A balanced pool pH helps maintain better water quality for longer. It helps limit the proliferation of bacteria in your pool and helps keep equipment such as fittings, the shell pool liner, or the filtration system in better condition. Finally, by maintaining a correct pool pH value, you greatly improve bathing comfort.

Problem of pH too high in your swimming pool

If your pool's pH level is too high, it means your water is too soft and
you need to rebalance it by adding pH min (pH reducer).

Problem of pH too low in your swimming pool

If, on the contrary, you wish to correct the water and restore the pH level of your pool to a correct level, you will need to use an alkalinity increaser sold in a specialized store. This will have the consequence of raising the pH of your pool and therefore making the pH level of your pool more neutral.

So above all, don't forget that a regulated pH is essential for maintaining a healthy pool. This will help prevent the development of algae, micro-organisms and dirt, so take care of your pool!

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