Chemicals

Why do Swimming Pools require a different hardness level than hot tubs?

The simple answer is the temperature of the water. Because Calcium is less soluble in cool water is the reason […]

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Why is Water Hardness Level Important?

The hardness of your water is determined by the calcium level. If the calcium is too high, it could cause […]

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How can I prevent my pH and Alkalinity from changing?

To make life easy, once your pH and Alkalinity is adjusted correctly, add HT pH Hold & Water Softener. It […]

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Which is worse, to have the pH read a little below 7.2 or a little above 7.8?

Chlorine prefers a lower pH level (7.2 to 7.5) where bromine works equally well throughout the entire range of 7.2 […]

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Why is the pH level higher in my spa than in my pool, or when I test it from source water?

Warm water maintains a naturally higher pH level.

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What should I do if I have High Alkalinity and a pH below 7.0?

Drain 6 to 12” of water from your spa, refill, and retest.

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After correcting my Alkalinity and my pH is too high, what should I do?

If pH is below 8.0 you should not make any further adjustments. If pH is above 8.0 add “HT pH/Alkalinity […]

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After correcting my Alkalinity and my pH is too low, what should I do?

If pH is 7.0 or higher you should not make any further adjustments since many occurrences naturally raise pH along […]

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Why does the pH/Alkalinity constantly change in my hot tub water?

There are many reasons pH and Alkalinity fluctuates: People using the spa, chemicals being added, are just some of the […]

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What is Alkalinity?

Alkalinity is the buffering agent in the water to help prevent rapid fluctuations in pH.

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What is pH?

The pH is the acidic level of your water which should be kept between 7.2 to 7.8. Though it may […]

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Why is keeping a proper pH level so important?

If pH is too high, you can get scaling in your water which could damage your acrylic surface. If pH […]

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What are the proper levels for balancing your water?

Your pH should be kept between 7.2 – 7.8, the ideal alkalinity level is between 80-150 ppm, and calcium hardness […]

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