If the calcium levels in your pool are regularly above 350 PPM, do a calcium hardness test for your tap water. Some areas have very high levels of calcium in the public water supply, which will cause higher calcium levels in your pool.
In general, the pH should be between 7. 2-7. 4. Chlorine levels should be between 1-3 PPM. The alkalinity level should be between 80-120. For pools with calcium hardness issues, try to keep the alkalinity level as close to 80 as possible.
You can find muriatic acid in most home improvement stores or pool centers. If you have troubling finding it, try searching online.
If the alkalinity is still slightly low, add an additional capful and wait 12 hours to test the water. You can find small boxes of sodium bicarbonate at the grocery store. If you want to buy in bulk, look for multi-packs at the home improvement store or order a large box online.
You can find soda ash at most pool centers. If you’re having trouble finding it, order from an online pool supply retailer.
If you don’t have any chlorine in your pool and the chlorine level is still high, purchase a chlorine neutralizer, such as sodium sulfite, from a pool center. Read the directions on the package to figure out how much to add to the pool to lower the chlorine levels to a reasonable level. Chlorine is important for balancing the effects of calcium hardness. These 2 chemicals work together to make sure that the pool water is clean and safe to swim in.
Although high levels of calcium can’t hurt you, you may want to try to clean the pool without getting into the water. If you do get into the pool, rinse your body with fresh water afterwards, and be sure to wash your bathing suit.
If you have a very large pool, or a pool with a deep end, you may want to remove 1–2 inches (2. 5–5. 1 cm) more. Never drain your pool completely unless you are planning to do structural adjustments. Draining all of the water can cause the pool to lift from its foundation because of a loss of weight.
The fresh water entering the pool will dilute the calcium levels, making the parts per million much lower. Avoid overfilling the pool, which can cause the rest of the chemicals to become imbalanced.
For most pools, you should aim for around 250-350 PPM. You can find calcium hardness test kits, and other chemical test kits for your pool, at most home improvement stores or pool centers.
If you have frequent issues with high calcium levels, testing once every 2 weeks can help you to maintain the calcium level. Avoid testing too often. Calcium levels can fluctuate for a number of reasons, and you shouldn’t be alarmed my minor increases or decreases.
It’s important to remove the scale as soon as possible to prevent hard calcium deposits from forming, which can ruin some pool surfaces.
Try to remove leaves and bugs from the pool with a skimmer net before they have a chance to sink to the bottom. This will make your pool look cleaner and can keep the chemicals in balance.
