Chemical Balancing
POOL CHEMICAL BALANCING TECHNOLOGY
We use a chemical balancing technology that measures temperature, pH and sanitizer levels over 1,000 times per week. Using this latest technology, we have a centralized dashboard that allows us to access our clients’ water chemistry data anytime, anywhere. The Smart Monitor provides us with an unprecedented level of data and insight. It works with chlorine, bromine, and salt water based pools, hot tubs and spas. In addition, we use the Lamotte WaterLink® Spin Touch® photometer to test your pool each week.
The Lamotte WaterLink® Spin Touch® photometer is the most advanced system for precise use of wet chemistry methods ever produced. This ground-breaking analysis system takes the guess work out of chemical balancing. Each week, we test the levels of all of the following chemicals:
- Free Chlorine (DPD)
- Total Chlorine (DPD)
- Bromine (DPD)
- pH
- Calcium Hardness
- Total Alkalinity
- Cyanuric Acid
- Copper
- Iron
- Salt
- Phosphate
- Borate
- Biguanide
- Biguanide Shock
Why is Chemical Balancing Important?
Maintaining a proper chemical balance in your pool is one of the most important things that you can do to extend the life of your pool. But, more importantly, unbalanced pool chemicals can lead to some serious issues.
Skin irritations or eye problems.
The reason pool owners use chemicals in a pool is to keep it clean and to avoid bacteria growth. Keeping bacteria and chemicals at a correct balance is necessary if you don’t want to experience skin problems or worse.
Corrosion to pool equipment, slides, ladders.
Pool chemicals are very harsh, because the bacteria and other organisms that can invade a pool are much stronger. they are designed to keep in check. Without the proper balance, either the chemicals or the bacteria will wreak havoc on swimmers and pool equipment.
Pool Equipment Damage
The equipment could be damaged if some pool chemicals are too high. It is important to protect your filter and keep it in good working order. Unbalanced pool water can cause you to have to replace expensive equipment much earlier than you would have to otherwise.
Aesthetics
The water won’t be appealing to swimmers. Everyone wants a sparkling clean pool that looks fresh and inviting. If the pH level is too high, the water will be cloudy and dingy, leaving swimmers to wonder what is in the water.
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What Is Chemical Balancing?
Chemical balancing is important to ensure the safety of all swimmers. It can be tricky to measure and try to maintain chemical balance on your own. You will need to use a test-kit to measure the pH, Calcium Hardness, Total Alkalinity, Sanitizer, and Metals, then adjust the chemicals accordingly on a weekly basis.
The pH of a pool is the measure of acid and base in the pool water. If the pH of your swimming pool water is high on the acid side of the scale, pool surfaces and equipment can corrode. If your pH is too low - and on the base side, your pool will exhibit scaling, calcium deposits and cloudy water. The ideal measure of a pool's pH should be kept consistently around 7.5.
Calcium Hardness is the amount of dissolved calcium in the pool water. If the calcium hardness is too low, it can cause plaster finish to start etching and reduce the life span of the plaster. High calcium levels can result in calcium deposits on the pool equipment and surfaces.
The proper range for calcium hardness in pool water is 200- 250 parts per million (ppm).
Total Alkalinity for your pools should remain between 120-150 ppm. Low total alkalinity can affect the pH balance and cause corrosion and staining. High total alkalinity will cause significant fluctuations and will contribute to cloudy water and scaling.
The presence of metals such as copper, iron and manganese, will also contribute to staining and pool water discoloration. If metals are present in your pool, you will need to use a stain or scale remover on a regular basis.
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