Pools need to be manually tested on a daily basis. Here is a list of what to test and how often.
Manual Testing Schedule- Suggested
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Mon |
Tues |
Wed |
Thurs |
Fri |
Sat |
Sun |
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Free Chlorine |
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Total Chlorine* |
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- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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pH |
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Alkalinity |
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Calcium |
- |
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- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Cyanuric Acid* |
- |
- |
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- |
- |
- |
- |
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Phosphates |
- |
- |
- |
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- |
- |
- |
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Flow |
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*total chlorine test daily for indoor applications
*Cyanuric Acid for outdoor pools only
Chlorine, pH, Alkalinity and Flow should be tested everyday.
Calcium, Cyanuric Acid, and Phosphates should be tested once a week.
Chemical Guidelines- Suggested
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MINIMUM |
IDEAL |
MAXIMUM |
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|
Free Chlorine Pool |
1 |
2.4 |
5 |
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Free Chlorine Spa |
2 |
3-5 |
10 |
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Combined Chlorine |
0 |
0 |
.2 |
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pH |
7.2 |
7.4-7.6 |
7.8 |
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Total Alkalinity |
60 |
80-100 |
120 |
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Calcium Hardness Pool |
150 |
200-400 |
850 |
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Calcium Hardness Spa |
100 |
150-200 |
750 |
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Total Dissolved Solids |
- |
- |
1500 |
|
Cyanuric Acid |
0 |
15-20 |
30 |
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Salt (salt systems) |
3,000 |
5000 |
7000 |
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Phosphates |
- |
<300 |
500 |
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LSI |
0.03 |
0.0 |
0.03 |
Always follow local and state health department guidelines. Chemical guidelines and testing schedule could be different depending on location.