Chemical Adjustment Calculator
| Chemical Treatments | |
|---|---|
| Increase Chlorine | Calcium Hypochlorite (67%) Sodium Hypochlorite (12%) Dichlor (56%) |
| Increase Total Alkalinity | Sodium Bicarbonate |
| Decrease Total Alkalinity | Muriatic Acid Sodium Bisulfate |
| Increase Calcium Hardness | Calcium Chloride (77%) |
| Increase Stabilizer | Cyanuric Acid |
| Neutralize Chlorine | Sodium Thiosulfate |
| Water Chemistry Guidelines | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parameter | Min | Ideal | Max | Pool Type |
| Free Chlorine | 1.0 | 2.0 - 4.0 | 5.0 | Pools, Waterparks |
| Combined Chlorine | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | Pools, Waterparks |
| 0 | 0 | 0.5 | Spas | |
| Total Bromine | 2.0 | 4.0 - 6.0 | 10.0 | All Types |
| pH | 7.2 | 7.4 - 7.6 | 7.8 | All Types |
| Total Alkalinity | 60 | 80 - 100* 100 - 120** |
180 | All Types |
| Calcium Hardness | 150 | 200 - 400 | 1,000 | All Types |
| Total Dissolved Solids | NA | NA | 1,500 | All Types |
You can use the form below to determine how much of the desired chemical to add to your pool to obtain the appropriate change.