| Owning your own pool is not only a lot of fun but | | | | eyes after a short time. So the key is to keep |
| it can also increase your property values. Many | | | | pH levels at a constant. This will allow maximum |
| people enjoy the freedom they have to swim at | | | | germ killing power and minimum irritation. |
| their leisure, but also the way a properly lit pool | | | | Checking Levels |
| can create just the right atmosphere. Many are | | | | One common complaint from new salt water pool |
| looking though for that magic pool system - a | | | | owners is that their pool is either getting cloudy or |
| system that requires minimal maintenance but | | | | it is causing irritation when swimming. The simple |
| provides maximum results. For most a salt water | | | | solution is frequent testing. Checking your salt |
| pool system is the solution they are looking for. | | | | water pool pH levels is an important duty that |
| No more handling large amounts of liquid chlorine | | | | cannot be ignored. Many people are sold units on |
| or other chemicals is needed. But it is water | | | | the basis that they automatically maintain correct |
| balance is still important. Salt water pool pH levels | | | | levels of pH and chlorine. This may be true in a |
| are just as important as with a chlorinated pool. | | | | controlled environment, but there are many |
| So contrary to popular belief, salt water pools are | | | | factors that will reduce chlorine or raise pH levels. |
| not completely maintenance free. | | | | Sunlight, debris, dirt and even swimming suits will |
| What does pH do? | | | | have an affect on the chlorine and pH balance of |
| Most people are familiar with why chlorine is | | | | a salt water pool. Frequently checking these levels |
| important. Chlorine kills the germs that lurk in your | | | | will allow you to make the necessary adjustments |
| pool. But chlorine takes time to work. It also | | | | to your chlorine generation system. |
| doesn't accomplish this task alone. Salt water pool | | | | It's easy to see that while salt water pools may |
| pH levels also play an important part in the | | | | offer easier maintenance, they still require proper |
| disinfection process. pH levels determine the germ | | | | water balance. Proper testing and checking salt |
| killing power that chlorine will have in a salt water | | | | water pool pH levels can ease the common |
| pool system. The two must be properly balanced | | | | complaints and frustrations that many people |
| to achieve maximum results. High pH levels mean | | | | have. Never settle for a 'set it and forget it |
| that the chlorine generated in a salt water pool will | | | | system'. Just like a standard chlorine pool, many |
| be less effective. High pH levels will also cause | | | | outside factors can and will affect your salt water |
| swimmers discomfort and irritation. People have a | | | | pool's pH level. Salt water pools are still very |
| natural pH level. The average is between 7.2 and | | | | similar to standard chlorine pools in a lot of ways |
| 7.8. If a pool pH level is outside of this range, | | | | because they still utilize chlorine. |
| most swimmers will feel irritation in their skin and | | | | |