Chemical Mixing Table

August 23, 2011

<h2>Chemical Mixing Table</h2> This table shows which chemicals can be mixed safely with different types of sanitizers. <table border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="151">Chemical</td> <td valign="top" width="216">Comments</td> <td valign="top" width="72">Chlorine</td> <td valign="top" width="71">Bromine</td> <td valign="top" width="80">Biguanide</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="151">Chlorine</td> <td valign="top" width="216">Can cause haze, and green water.</td> <td valign="top" width="72">Yes</td> <td…

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Chemical Balance

July 30, 2011

Chemical Balance The chemical balance of pool water determines the corrosive and potential scale it can deposit. pH pH is the measure of how acidic or basic the water is. The pH level determines how comfortable bathers are in the water. The scale ranges from 0-14, 0 being the most acidic and 14 being the…

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Pool Jargon

July 26, 2011

Pool Jargon AG: Above ground pool Air Leak: happens when connections on the suction side are not airtight. Pool pumps need to create a vacuum to work properly. Air leaks can be dangerous by causing high pressures which can damage the pump, filter, or both. Aerated water can cause foam. Algae: small plant life which…

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