Swimming Pools

All pool owners want a safe, clean and comfortable swimming environment. For this reason various products are used to keep the chemistry of the pool water in balance. Most pool and spa owners understand that the anti-bacterial activity of a disinfectant works best when pool water pH is stable. What is less well understood is the importance of TOTAL ALKALINITY.

Total Alkalinity is the measure of the waters ability to act as a buffer (i.e.: to react as an acid or a base) to minimize changes in pH when acidic or basic pool chemicals or contaminants enter the water. Maintaining a proper level of total alkalinity greatly facilitates pH control - to which is necessary for optimize & disinfectant activity and reduce the number of times that pH has to be adjusted. Improved pH control also reduces chloramine formation, which can cause eye irritation and unpleasant odor, and suppresses corrosion of pipes, heaters, walls and fixtures.

So....What does this mean to the pool owner?

It means that by checking and properly adjusting the pool water's alkalinity first, swimmers can enjoy that safe, clean and comfortable swimming environment while the pool owner saves money and time through optimized disinfection, minimized corrosion, and a reduction in the use of other chemicals.

For consumers who balance their own pool water, alkalinity increasers are available at any pool store. Pool service professionals find that the best product available for adjusting total alkalinity in your pool is Alkalinity First™ available in 50 pound, leak-proof bags.