The pool has become one of the most attractive spaces of a place, be it this commercial establishment, hotel, restaurant, institution or residence. It is the meeting point and fun par excellence, so you have to know how to take care of it and maintain it.
Keeping the pool water in balance means that it does not cause corrosion and has a balanced pH, which depends on the alkalinity and hardness of calcium carried by some components of pool treatment.
It is therefore of the utmost importance to monitor and maintain balanced water pH levels, so that chlorine can effectively fulfil its function.
Experts recommend that the level of alkalinity, which is achieved with salts that regulate pH, should be between 80 and 160 ppm. If this level is higher it can cause the appearance of calcareous incrustations in the pool and if it is too low the water can become corrosive, being even uncomfortable for bathing.
Calcium levels should also be monitored, they should be kept above 200 ppm.
Keep in mind that the eigenvalue of the pH, on a scale of zero (0) to 14, is seven (7). If this value is above 7.6 the antibacterial action of chlorine will be reduced with the risk of the appearance of viruses and bacteria, consequently the filters of the pool will be blocked by probing turbidity in the water.
In the opposite case, that is, if the pH levels are below 7.2, the water will be more acidic and corrosive, a fact that can be harmful to humans, affecting their eyes, skin and mucous membranes.
- Make a daily measurement of the pH level or, at the latest, once a week.
- Calibrate and use a pH meter. Electronics are more accurate.
- If the level is below 7.2 a pH increaser should be used.
- If the pH level is higher than 7.6 pH reducing product should be used.
