The first step in proper pool care is balance.

Your pool is a giant body of water that needs to be balanced to achieve perfect tranquility and harmony. You must make sure your pH and Alkalinity are in the target range. If you can achieve that simple step then you are well on your way to a great swimming pool year. It’s the most important because it affects everything you do from here on out.

The Target Range for pH in a swimming pool is: 7.4 to 7.6
The Target Range for Alkalinity in a swimming pool is: 100ppm to 150ppm

You have a lot more play room with alkalinity. That’s a good thing because within this step, alkalinity controls the pH, it’s pH’s bodyguard. Without alkalinity your pH would constantly go up and down like a roller coaster not keeping it balanced, so first make sure your alkalinity is balance and then adjust your pH from there.

You now need to keep a close eye on this balance all season long. You can bring your water into your local Tubs of Fun! store to get tested every week or buy a home testing kit. Either way, it’s important you keep up with it.

Note: No matter which type of pool sanitizer you use, you must always maintain a good pH and Alkalinity balance.