Alkalinity is the amount of alkaline salts (carbonates, bicarbonates and hydroxide ions) present in the pool water. It is an important factor in the treatment of swimming pool water because it acts as a pH buffer. If your alkalinity levels are too low, you may find it difficult to control the pH level; when you add and acid, the pH level will drop too fast, then when you try to correct the problem, the pH level will shoot up past the level you want it at. If your alkalinity levels are too hig... Continue reading ...
