...ion (CO32-). However, cyanurates from your stabilizer (cyanuric acid) and borates contribute to your water’s alkalinity. For both carbonate and cyanurate a
The TA test can be zero or negative if a lot of acid is added. When the TA test is immediately red, the TA is zero or negative.<ref>https://www.troublefree
==Complete Test Kits==
The [https://tftestkits.net/test-kits-c4/ TF-100] is a complete test kit packaged by TfTestKits using Taylor reagents and has the same tests as
...lmath-pool-calculator Pool Math] makes it simple to track all of your Pool Test Logs and takes all of the guess work out of how much chemical you need to a
...]], [[Calcium Hardness|calcium]], [[CYA]], [[salt]], and [[Borates in pool|borates]]. It also calculates the [https://www.troublefreepool.com/content/261-Calc
==How Do You Test a Pool's pH?==
...as high as 8.2 for pool water maintenance, using the standard colorimetric test for pH is more than sufficient in terms of the precision and accuracy neede
...t broken down by UV adds Cl<sup>-</sup>. This is what the Taylor reagents test for when testing salt. As a result, chlorine in a pool will raise the salt
Without Borates, the hydroxide converts bicarbonate to carbonate.
*Keep ORP a little on the high side-- If a cover opens, ORP can drop quickly due to UV
*Add low-level [[Borates in Pool|borates]] (about two boxes 20mule team ) per season. It helps stabilize the PH.
