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      Why Should I Keep my Pool Balanced?- WSM 2023

      It is important to keep the pool balanced because it affects: operation, the condition of the pool equipment, longevity of pool surfaces, and positive bather experience.

      What Happens When:

                                         High                                           Low

      Chlorine


      2.0-4.0ppm

      Eye/Skin Irritation

      Lung Irritation 

      Corrosion of Metals

      Etching and Deterioration of Surfaces

      Heater Failure

      Microbe and Bacteria Growth

      Algae Growth 

      Chloramines Occur

      Eye/Skin Irritation

      Clogged Filters

      Water Unclean

      PH


      7.2-7.8ppm

      Scaling Water

      Clogged Filters

      Clogged Heater Elements

      Reduces Circulation

      Cloudy Water

      Metal Staining

      Chlorine inefficiency

      Eye/Skin Irritation

      Corrosive Water

      Etching and Deterioration of Surfaces

      Corrosion of Metals

      Staining of Surface Walls

      Wrinkles in Liners

      Eye/Skin Irritation

      Dry Skin

      Alkalinity


      80-120ppm

      PH is Unstable

      Cloudy Water

      Rough Pool/Spa Surfaces

      Clogged Filters

      Clogged Heater Elements

      Reduced Circulation

      PH Becomes Harder to Control

      Etching and Deterioration of Surfaces

      Heater Failure

      Dry and Itchy Skin

      Calcium Hardness


      200-400ppm

      Scaling Water

      Rough Pool/Spa Surfaces

      Clogged Filters 

      Cloudy Water

      Clogged Heater Elements

      Reduced Circulation

      Eye Skin Irritation

      Corrosive Water

      Etching and Deterioration of Surfaces

      Heater Failure

      Water starts seeking calcium from other sources- including the surface of pool 

      Cyanuric Acid

      15-20ppm

      Cloudy Water

      Affects Alkalinity Readings

      Outdoor Pool Only

      Cannot Maintain Proper Sanitizer Levels

      Outdoor Pool Only

       

      Download Pool Chemical Importance sheet HERE