Our world is filled of various substances that are essential in making chemicals. These chemicals are important in our daily lives. Using them in appropriate doses have been made things possible for building homes, preserving food and other things needed for basic survival. They are known to maintain equilibrium in our body. Homeostasis is not possible without their existence. The environment relies on them as well. Chemicals are not only important to use but it is also important to plants and animals. Even some of our non living things use them to extend their lives.
Swimming pools are filled with chemicals. True to the fact that it is scary to be swimming in a body of water full of it, however what you use in it is necessary. It is enough to dissolve bacteria and other dirt lurking in the water. Without the chemicals in them, probably a lot of people would have gotten sick from enjoying the pool. In addition, these beautiful landscapes would have not existed for years.
The use of chemicals is known to be harmful in excessive levels. Sometimes improper use of these substances can harm human body or cause any biological creature to wear out. In swimming pools, this can cause an imbalance in the ph. It can cause slow or fast deterioration of the concrete and pool finishes used in building them.
How do you maintain its ph? Simple, It is done by ensuring that the chemicals in the pool at their standard levels. Here are some other guidelines to follow on what makes up a pool with the right chemistry level.
Calcium around 150 to 300 parts per million
Chlorine around 1.5 to 3 parts per million
Cyanuric Acid around 40 80 parts per million.
Alkaline Products 110 parts per million with the use of stabilized Chloride; 80 parts per million for the granular ones.
Total Alkalinity around 80 125 parts per million; with liners around 80 120ppm; for plasters it should be 100 125 parts per million
Total Dissolved Solids 1500 parts per million
Normal Ph experts say it should be from 7.2 7.8; for some, 7.4 7.6 is manageable.
It is necessary for you to keep ensure the following levels. The only way to do it is to do weekly strip testing of your water. You also have to have water analysis done in every month so that you can determine the chemical components of your water.
Remember, having too low or too high ph can have a lot of undesirable effects on your pool finishes. It can also destroy your equipment. Who says taking care of a pool is a piece of cake? No, it is not. It is an added load in your daily living. However, for you to have a swimming pool that is safe, beautiful and long lasting, you should do what it takes to care for it. Otherwise, you will end up paying for thousands of dollars doing resurfacing or even replacing equipments. Better yet, it would be practical to close it for good.
Author Resource:-
Chris Turley is a consultant for Wet Edge Technologies, http://www.wetedgetechnologies.com , supplying a wide variety of pool finishes with industry leading technology to support them.
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