Understanding Alkalinity in Swimming Pools
[00:59] Episode Takeaways
[02:27] Alkalinity buffers your pH
[05:27] Where should my alkalinity be?
[08:33] How much acid does it take to bring a pool from 8.0 pH to 7.4 pH?
[11:16] What is Buffering Capacity?
[11:41] Chart that shows alkalinity in swimming pools.
[14:40] Sodium Carbonate (Soda Ash) vs Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda)
[19:03] How to pH and Calcium interact?
[19:52] Hot Starts or Zero Alkalinity Startups
[21:23] Why testing your water is important
[24:59] The Orenda LSI Calculator
[28:53] How to run a low alkalinity pool
Articles & Resources:
- What is Alkalinity
- Carbonate Alkalinity vs. Total Alkalinity
- What Causes a High ph in a Swimming Pool?
- What is the Ideal ph for Swimming Pools?
- Chlorine, ph and Cyanuric Acid Relationships
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