Testing Ph Of Pool Water

Test strips are the easiest way to test your pool ph level.

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. However this is not to be confused with total alkalinity. Determine how many points you need to raise the ph. Read the package instructions especially the part on how long to hold the.

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. Most every test strip includes a ph test. Make sure your hands are clean and dry. We recommend using test strips that also include a cyanuric acid test to conveniently ensure there is not too much stabilizer in your pool or hot tub.

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. Ph test strips make sure your pool is open if you have a cover. Another word for basic is alkaline.

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. If your pool has a salt system the salt level should also be checked. Typical water tests include measurements for free and total available chlorine ph total alkalinity calcium hardness and cyanuric acid.

The ideal ph level for a pool is between 7 4 and 7 8.