Let's talk about the PH of the pool

What is pH in swimming pools?

pH is a measure of the degree of acidity and alkalinity of the

ideal water so that it does not harm our health.

Is the pH level of the pool important?

As we will see below, it is very important

both for your health and for the pool itself.

It is necessary to check the PH levels regularly.

to ensure the optimal condition of the pool water.

Correct pH levels for a pool:

It is advisable that optimal PH levels,

are between: 7.2 and 7.4.

In the market, you can find kits to check, among other parameters, the pH level, you have from manual to automatic options.

Manual mode

We take the Kit (the pH zone is usually marked in red on the cap), remove both caps and take some water from the pool. On the yellow side we will check the chlorine, on the red side the pH, for this we will add a tablet for pH control or, as quickly as possible, we can use a few drops of Phenol Red (the bottle of red liquid) on the water sample taken.

In a few seconds the water will turn coloured and in the same kit you will see the levels and what colour it should be, and you will know if it is correct, high or low.

Automatic mode

We give you the simple option of TruTest, which checks PH, Chlorine, Bromine, Water Alkalinity (we will talk about this in another post), etc.

For this purpose, there are strips that, when immersed in the pool water, will be soaked in water. Then, we will insert the strip into the machine, which will give us the current pH levels of the pool.

These are some of the most common ones, which you can find in our store:

What happens when the pool's pH is low?

When values drop below 6:

May cause irritation to the skin, mucous membranes and eyes.

If they are extremely lower than 6, not only is it a high risk for your health, but even elements such as cement or metals in the pool are at risk of rapid corrosion.

What happens when the pool pH is too high?

When values tend to be high (above 8):

It should be noted that the higher the excess pH, the less effect the chlorine will have, thus destabilizing all the levels in the pool.

In addition, the lime in the water does not dissolve and can easily form scale on the tiles, walls and pipes, which can be very expensive.

What products can you buy for PH?

* Lower the pH: PH Minor/Minus (-): To lower it when it is excessively high.

* Raise the pH: PH Elevator/Plus ( ): To raise it when it is excessively low.

You can find both formats in liquid, powder or granule form.

We generally recommend granules, since it is easier not to overdo the quantities and you can always add more, and it dissolves more slowly than the liquid that goes straight.

Generally, the pH tends to be very high, so the most commonly used product is the PH minor to lower it.

pH dosing pumps

You also have options for automatic pH dosing for swimming pools.

Consult our store and we will send you a quote without obligation. (click)

We hope you found this post useful.

At Infinity Brand we help you take care of your pool.

Have a great dip!