So probably the dumbest question......

[mpacheco72]

I know that low PH (below 7.2) is hard on the eyes, etc. What are the drawbacks of high PH?

 

[UnderWaterVanya]

I know that low PH (below 7.2) is hard on the eyes, etc. What are the drawbacks of high PH?

One thing I recall is that it increases scaling.

 

[phonedave]

Just a guess - hard on the eyes as well

Your eyes are about 7.4 - so if your pool is 7.4 that will be most comfortable.

Think of it on the extremes. A pH below 7.0 is acidic. Pouring lemon juice in your eye hurts.

A pH above 7.0 is basic. Getting lye in your eye really really really hurts (and blinds you)

Bases are just as reactive as acids. People tend to have a better image of acid - it burns, it eats things away, etc etc. A strong base is just as destructive.

Aside from hurting your eyes, strong bases convert lipids (fats) into soap. You would get all slippery like

-dave

 

[mpacheco72]

Awesome. So my kids will come out clean? LOL.

 

[Swimgirl]

My pool water tends to be a little high on pH (Not bad, but with high pH fill water and high pH dust that gets blown into the pool, it tends to be around 7.6). I wear goggles.