Chemical Balancing

Balancing your pool means keeping the core chemical levels in check—pH, total alkalinity, calcium hardness, and chlorine. Each one has its own role, but they all work together to keep your water clear, safe, and comfortable. When just one of these levels drifts too far, the entire system can go sideways. Think cloudy water, itchy skin, algae creeping in, or even corrosion and stains on your pool’s surfaces and equipment. The goal isn’t perfection—it’s consistency. Staying within recommended ranges and making small, regular tweaks will keep your pool balanced and easy to maintain.

 

Water Chemical Maintenance, and Checking Pool Chemicals

1. Chlorine - maintain

2. Chloramines - maintain

3. Total Chlorine (includes Chloramines) - maintain

4. pH (Potential Hydrogen) - maintain

5. TA (Total Alkalinity) - maintain

6. Calcium Hardness (Water Hardness) - check

7. Cyanuric Acid (Stabilizer / Conditioner) - check 

8. Salt Content - maintained on saltwater pools

9. Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) - check

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