Testing Ph Of Pool Water

Most every test strip includes a ph test.

Testing ph of pool water.

Anything with a ph level below 7 0 represents an acidic condition low ph while a ph level above 7 0 represents an alkaline condition high ph. Read the package instructions especially the part on how long to hold the. Test strips are the easiest way to test your pool ph level. If your pool has a salt system the salt level should also be checked.

Pool water ph is best when kept in the range of 7 2 to 7 8. Typical water tests include measurements for free and total available chlorine ph total alkalinity calcium hardness and cyanuric acid. Using the ph scale which ranges from 1 0 14 0 we will want to get our water in the ideal range of 7 4 7 6. Ph and total alkalinity are not the same but can be influenced by each other.

Remove a ph test strip and close the test strip container to prevent any unwanted water or moist air to contaminate. Another word for basic is alkaline. For test kits take your water sample from 12 to 18 inches below the surface after the circulation system has been on for an hour. According to your product this means the ph level is 7 2.

For example the color of your test strip might show the yellow of a banana. However this is not to be confused with total alkalinity. Make sure your hands are clean and dry. A value of 7 to 14 is considered basic with 14 being the greatest base activity.

Determine how many points you need to raise the ph.