Balancing this level in your pool is critical to ensuring the water remains safe and clean to swim in. The pH of your pool water refers to how acidic or basic it is, if your pool water is too low (acidic) it can lead to equipment corroding, skin and eye irritation, and reduced efficacy of pool chemicals. We will cover how to raise the pH of pool water in this guide and also explore how a robot pool cleaner will help keep your pool clean and balanced.
The pH of your water is extremely important.
pH is a measurement of how acidic or basic the water is. For pools, you want to keep the pH between 7.4 and 7.6. If the pH levels are too low (water is acidic), these are the problems that we could face:
Metal pool components such as ladders, pumps, and heaters can corrode
Irritating others’ eyes and skin for swimmers
Reduced effectiveness of chlorine and other swimming pool chemicals
To keep your pool in the best possible shape, it is essential to maintain the right pH level.
How to Raise the pH of Pool Water
Adjusting your pool water up to a higher pH level is an easy process, and generally involves adding a pH increaser. Here's how to do it:
Step 1: Test the pH Level
To start, you need to establish the pH of your pool before adding any chemicals. You may measure it using a pool testing kit or test strips, for example. If it is under 7.2, you will need to do so.
Step 2: Add pH Increaser
After you’ve confirmed that the pH is too low, it’s time to add a pH increaser like soda ash or baking soda. These are basic substances that will increase the pH level of the pool. For recommended doses based on pool size, always refer to the product’s label.
This is the first and most important step to ensure that all chemicals undergo complete dissolution.
Allow time in between to let the chemicals dissolve into the pool water after adding the pH increase. You might also wish to run the pool pump for a few hours to help distribute the chemicals throughout the water. This is where a robot pool cleaner comes in, by keeping the water circulating and removing debris.
Step 4: Retest the pH Level
Test the pH level again after letting the chemicals flow. The objective is to achieve a pH status that meets the appropriate parameters of 7.4–7.6. You’ll repeat the process as needed if the pH is still too low.
How Does a Robot Pool Cleaner Maintain Balance of pH
So, yes, it is essential to raise the pH of the pool, but it is also very critical that you keep the pool clean and circulating properly for the chemicals to work. This is where a robot pool cleaner, such as the Beatbot AquaSense Pro, comes in.
Effective Circulation and Dispersion of Chemicals
A pool cleaning robot, like the Beatbot AquaSense, works by traveling through your pool, disturbing the water, and helping to distribute the pool chemicals evenly. This allows the pH increase to dissolve quickly and work more efficiently. If the chemicals are mixed more evenly, the better the possibility of getting the right pH balance.
Cleaning the Pool while Under Treatment
Your pool may also collect debris while you're balancing the pH. A pool robot cleaner can assist in taking out the debris from the pool to keep the chemical balance from getting disrupted. This helps keep your pool cleaner and gives the pH adjustment a chance to work without hindrances.
Purification to Enhance Chemical Solubility
A robotic pool vacuum can also eliminate contaminants that can inhibit the absorption of chemicals. Dirt leaves and other debris can soak up the chemicals, making them less effective. By using a pool robot cleaner, you make sure that your pool is as dirt-free as possible for the pH-raising chemicals to do their thing.
Another pH Raising Method For Your Pool
There are other possible ways to increase the pH in your pool as well aside from the use of pH increasers:
Step 3: Add Baking Soda: In addition to raising your pH, baking soda will also raise alkalinity, which helps keep your pH levels stable over time.
Borax Borax may also be added to raise the pH, and it can help avoid fluctuations in the pH in the future.
Though these practices are effective, you will want to test your pool's water chemistry regularly to keep the pH level balanced.
How Skimmers Help with pH Balance
Another must-have for keeping your pool in tip-top shape is a pool skimmer. You keep the water clean by regularly skimming the water surface to remove leaves, dirt, and debris. Both processes reduce the likelihood of contaminants affecting your pool’s pH levels and ensure that the chemicals you add are more effective.
Conclusion: Increase Your Pool’s pH for Safe, Clear Water
Keeping the right pH level is crucial for your pool’s health, and adjusting pH when it’s too low is easy. Insert a robot pool cleaner like the Beatbot AquaSense Pro to keep your pool clean while you make adjustments to the pH. This keeps your pool ready for swimming with the required tools and proper maintenance.
