With
so many types of chemicals available for swimming pools, it can be
tough to determine which ones are appropriate and how those swimming
pool chemicals should be used. Swimming pool chemicals
can be divided into several broad groups: Sanitizers, pH adjusters,
Balancers, Stabilizers and Specialty chemicals. Always test your water
with a good quality test kit, before adding any chemicals to the water.
Swimming
Pool Sanitizers: Sanitizers are chemicals that keep the pool safe and
free from germs and algae. Typical sanitizers include chlorine and
bromine.
pH
Adjusters: Having the right pH serves many purposes. A pH of 7.4-7.6 is
very easy on the eyes and skin. A lower pH may be irritating to the
eyes,corrosive to the pool, and will affect how fast the sanitizer is
used up. A higher pH may cause scaling and lower the sanitizer’s ability
to work properly. Ideally the pH should be 7.4-7.6, but in some
situations a pH of 7.2-7.8 is acceptable.pH plays an important role in
balancing your swimming pool. Remember, an acid will lower the pH and a
base will increase the pH.
Balancers:I
will include two chemicals in this category, Alkalinity Increaser and
Calcium Increaser. These two chemicals help balance the pool and
maintain the pH. They are important in preventingdeterioration of the
swimming pool equipment and pool surface.
Stabilizers:
In this category I only include a chemical called CyanuricAcid or
Chlorine Stabilizer. The main purpose of this chemical is to save you
money by reducing the amount of chlorine being used. It does not work in
Bromine pools.
Specialty
Chemicals: Included in this category are Algaecides, Water Clarifiers,
Metal Removers and Phosphate Removers. Each of these, as their names
imply, are used to solve specific pool problems.
Understanding
Swimming pool chemistry will help make it easier for you to maintain
your swimming pool. A properly maintained pool is generally less costly
and more durable. Always use name brand chemicals to avoid introducing
contaminates into the pool. Generally speaking, every swimming pool,
whether above ground or in-ground, concrete, vinyl or fiberglass, will
require proper use of pool chemicals. The acceptable ranges of each type
of pool chemicals are different,depending on the surface of the pool.
The amount of each chemical added to your pool will vary according to
the volume of the pool.
Improper
balancing of your swimming can increase the possibility of
deterioration of the swimming pool structure. Proper water balance means
Proper pH, alkalinity and calcium levels. Proper water balance is
affected by temperature and the total interaction of everything else
that has been added to the swimming pool over time. Always use good
quality name brand chemicals
Mypool.com – offers the best pool chemicals:
Owning
a swimming pool can be a joy, but it is important to protect your
investment by learning how to use the right chemicals in the appropriate
balance. Chemical treatment is an extremely crucial facet of
maintaining a swimming-pool.For additional information on swimming pool
chemicals please see: http://www.mypool.com/Products/Catalog/swimming-pool-chemicals.htm,
and for a more in-depth look at balancing your swimming pool please
see: http://www.mypool.com/Help-files/Chemistry/Saturation-Index.htm
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