Corrosive water is "aggressive" and attempts to dissolve concrete and metals, pitting concrete and destroying steel filters and copper heat exchangers. A tell-tale sign of corrosive water is staining, which is the deposit on the pool's surface of colored metal salts of iron (brown) or copper (blue/green/grey/black). Scaling water does the opposite. It attempts to deposit or precipitate calcium carbonate out of solution, causing a white film or rough, unsightly deposits on pool surfaces, and possibly plugging the filter and circulation piping.
Pool Supply Unlimited can help keep your pool water in balance with the right pool chemicals to avoid unnecessary and costly repairs. This is accomplished by controlling the parameters that determine water balance. The factors are pH, calcium hardness, total alkalinity, temperature and total dissolved solids (TDS). The main focus should be on pH, calcium hardness and total alkalinity.
pH pH is a scale of measurement that was invented in the early 1900s for checking the acidity of water when brewing beer. pH is measured on a scale from 0-14 and can be tested by a number of test kits available from Pool Supply Unlimited. pH is neutral at a measurement of 7.0. Below 7.0, the water is acidic and above the water is alkaline (basic). The recommended pH for pools is 7.5 which matches the pH of the human eye.
Low pH Pool Problems
High pH Pool Problems
How to Balance Your Pool or Spa pH Level
Balancing your swimming pool water could be considered the most important job a pool owner has. Not only can out of balance water corrode surfaces and cause scale deposits, it can be irritating and even dangerous to swimmers. Balancing your water's pH is an important part of maintaining proper water chemistry. In this article we'll cover everything from what pH is to the best chemicals to use to raise and lower the pH.
The Eight Components of Balanced Water
Understanding each of these eight components and what it does to achieve water balance is important information that every pool owner should posses. In this post we discuss each of these eight components and how they work together to achieve balanced swimming pool water.
Ultimate Guide to Clearing Up Cloudy Pool Water
Summer is around the corner, which means it's time to get your pool ready for swimming! But if you're one of the many pool owners dealing with cloudy pool water, have no fear—we've got you covered. From understanding why your water is murkier than usual to learning how to identify and fix the problem, we’ll help you get rid of cloudy pool water in no time.
