Post by Backyard Masters on Apr 22, 2014 12:40:25 GMT -5
How do I balance my water?
Proper water balance is probably the most essential element to the enjoyment and ease of maintenance of a pool, spa or swim spa. Since water balance is affected by such things as rain, dirt, leaves and bather load, testing the water frequently is vital. Some problems that occur due to unbalanced water are skin and eye irritation, cloudy or green water, corrosion or scaling of equipment and ineffective algae and bacteria control. Most published water parameters were calculated to complement chlorine but are not the ideal parameters for the PristineBlue® water treatment system. It is important that the water is BALANCED before starting on PristineBlue®. The following parameters will maximize the effectiveness of the PristineBlue® system and also make water conditions more user friendly, easier on equipment and provide a difficult environment for algae growth:
• Total Alkalinity: 50 to 90 ppm
• pH: 7.2 to 7.6
• Calcium Hardness: 100 to 300 ppm
CAUTION: Increasing total alkalinity or adding calcium to a pool, spa or swim spa already on the PristineBlue® water treatment system may tie up the biological effectiveness of PristineBlue® and cause green or cloudy water.
The chemicals used to balance water are PristinepHDown™, PristinepHUp™ or PristineAlkUp™. If calcium hardness is over 300 ppm, use 1 ounce of PristineCheck® per 1,000 gallons of water during the routine 2 week maintenance or dilute pool/spa water with water low in calcium.
Pristine Blue Products Available at Backyard Masters
912 Broadhollow Road, Farmingdale, NY 11735 - Tel: (631) 501-7665
615 Sunrise Highway, Blue Point, NY 11715 - Tel: (631) 569-2300
www.poolandspalongisland.com
Proper water balance is probably the most essential element to the enjoyment and ease of maintenance of a pool, spa or swim spa. Since water balance is affected by such things as rain, dirt, leaves and bather load, testing the water frequently is vital. Some problems that occur due to unbalanced water are skin and eye irritation, cloudy or green water, corrosion or scaling of equipment and ineffective algae and bacteria control. Most published water parameters were calculated to complement chlorine but are not the ideal parameters for the PristineBlue® water treatment system. It is important that the water is BALANCED before starting on PristineBlue®. The following parameters will maximize the effectiveness of the PristineBlue® system and also make water conditions more user friendly, easier on equipment and provide a difficult environment for algae growth:
• Total Alkalinity: 50 to 90 ppm
• pH: 7.2 to 7.6
• Calcium Hardness: 100 to 300 ppm
CAUTION: Increasing total alkalinity or adding calcium to a pool, spa or swim spa already on the PristineBlue® water treatment system may tie up the biological effectiveness of PristineBlue® and cause green or cloudy water.
The chemicals used to balance water are PristinepHDown™, PristinepHUp™ or PristineAlkUp™. If calcium hardness is over 300 ppm, use 1 ounce of PristineCheck® per 1,000 gallons of water during the routine 2 week maintenance or dilute pool/spa water with water low in calcium.
Pristine Blue Products Available at Backyard Masters
912 Broadhollow Road, Farmingdale, NY 11735 - Tel: (631) 501-7665
615 Sunrise Highway, Blue Point, NY 11715 - Tel: (631) 569-2300
www.poolandspalongisland.com