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Understanding Alkalinity in Swimming Pools

Rule Your Pool

English - August 11, 2020 19:55 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MB
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Previous Episode: pH vs. Total Alkalinity, and Their Roles in Pool Chemistry
Next Episode: Understanding pH

[00:59] Episode Takeaways

[02:27] Alkalinity buffers your pH

[05:27] Where should my alkalinity be?

[08:33] How much acid does it take to bring a pool from 8.0 pH to 7.4 pH?

[11:16] What is Buffering Capacity?

[11:41] Chart that shows alkalinity in swimming pools.

[14:40] Sodium Carbonate (Soda Ash) vs Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda)

[19:03] How to pH and Calcium interact?

[19:52] Hot Starts or Zero Alkalinity Startups

[21:23] Why testing your water is important

[24:59] The Orenda LSI Calculator

[28:53] How to run  a low alkalinity pool

Articles & Resources: 

What is AlkalinityCarbonate Alkalinity vs. Total Alkalinity  What Causes a High ph in a Swimming Pool?What is the Ideal ph for Swimming Pools?Chlorine, ph and Cyanuric Acid Relationships

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