How to test/maintain your pool water
What chemical levels do I need to test for regularly?
The four main tests to perform with a test kit are pH, Chlorine (or other sanitizer residual, Total Aklalinity and Calcium Hardness.
You need to get a routine and test your water daily and stay up on the maintenance so that it never gets out of balance.
What are the recommended levels?
- pH: 7.2 - 7.8
- Chlorine: 1.0 - 2.0 ppm
- Total Alkalinity: 80 - 120 ppm
- Calcium Hardness: 180 - 220 ppm, though some say 200 - 400.
- Cyanuric Acid: 25 - 50 ppm
- Total Dissolved Solids: 500 - 5000 ppm