- pH Range: The pH level of your pool refers to how acidic the water is. A pool with a high pH is very likely to become filled with algae. Yuck! Your target pH readings are between 7.2 and 7.6. The higher the number, the more alkaline your water. If you keep your readings in this range, you will be able to keep your pool water maintenance in check! However, if your pool water has a high pH level (above 7.8), then your water is too alkaline and you should add some muriatic acid or sodium bisulfate. Sodium bisulfate is used more often because it’s much easier to handle and there are no problems storing it.
- Chlorine Level: For ideal pool water maintenance with no algae, you have to maintain proper chlorine levels. Chlorine is responsible for killing any algae that begins to grow in your pool. If you have the proper amount of chlorine, algae won’t grow. Be aware, chlorine is very toxic. It's recommended that you keep your chlorine level at 1 to 3 parts per million. Pool Masters is an expert on this and can help keep your pool at the proper level.
- Algaecides: If you administer any form of an algaecide regularly, then you are helping to ensure the algae in your water will never start to multiply. For example, one chemical that interferes with the algae’s ability to complete the process of photosynthesis is called potassium tetraborate, which starves it before it can multiply. This can be used as a great pool water maintenance solution.
- Brushing And Patching: Another pool water maintenance task is to clean the lining of your pool regularly as this also helps to keep that nasty algae away. If your pool is lined with concrete, you can use a steel brush to brush it, but if you have nylon liners, you must use a soft scrub brush. By doing this, you will dislodge any algae colonies that might have formed. Eventually they will be drawn into the pool filter system and filtered out of the water.
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