Pool Balancing Chemicals

Pool Balancing Chemicals For Crystal Clear Water

Having crystal clear water in your pool all year long is every pool owner's dream, but in order for this to be possible, you need to ensure that you’re using the right pool balancing chemicals. In fact, there are many aspects of water chemistry to think about when balancing your pool water, including total alkalinity, pH level, and calcium hardness, just to name a few.

With Doheny’s selection of pool balancing chemicals from trusted brands like Natural Chemistry, and Jack’s Magic, as well as our own Doheny’s formulas, you can achieve a beautiful, well-balanced pool that is safe and healthy for your friends and family to enjoy.

What’s Involved In Balancing Your Pool?

Before you dive into the world of pool balancing, there are a few key things to keep in mind. Maintaining a crystal-clear, inviting pool isn't just about adding chemicals; it's about striking the right balance. Two essential factors you'll often hear about are Alkalinity and pH. Alkalinity and pH play a crucial role in the health and clarity of your pool water. Think of them as the foundation of your pool's chemistry, affecting everything from the effectiveness of sanitizers to swimmer comfort.

Understanding Pool Alkalinity

Alkalinity is a fundamental factor in the world of pool water chemistry. In simple terms, alkalinity refers to the water's ability to resist drastic changes in pH levels. Think of it as a buffer that helps keep your pool's pH stable. When alkalinity is within the recommended range, typically between 80 and 120 parts per million (ppm), it acts as a shield against rapid pH fluctuations, which can lead to corrosive or scaling water conditions.

By balancing your pool’s alkalinity levels, you not only ensure the comfort of swimmers but also enhance the effectiveness of other pool chemicals.

Shop Doheny’s Selection of Pool Alkalinity Increasers

• Doheny’s Alkalinity Up, 5 lb.
• Doheny’s Alkalinity Up, 10 lb.
• Doheny’s Alkalinity Up, 50 lb.
• Doheny’s Alkalinity Up, 100 lb.

Why Maintaining Optimal pH Levels Is Essential for Effective Pool Balancing

Maintaining optimal pH levels is a cornerstone of effective pool balancing. The pH level of your pool water indicates its acidity or alkalinity on a scale from 0 to 14, with 7 being neutral. Maintaining a balanced pH level in your pool is crucial because it directly affects swimmer comfort and safety, as water that's too acidic or too alkaline can lead to skin and eye irritation. You’ll want to keep your pH between 7.2 and 7.6. If you discover your pH is off, you can either use Doheny’s pH Minus to reduce levels or use Doheny’s pH Plus to raise them. Once your pH is balanced, you can move on to pool stabilizer.

Moreover, pH influences the efficacy of your pool sanitizers, such as chlorine, ensuring they work at their best to keep your water free of harmful bacteria and contaminants.

Other Pool Balancing Chemicals

Doheny’s makes it easy and affordable to keep your pool water clear and balanced with our vast assortment of pool-balancing chemicals offered at unbeatable prices. Choose from the most effective brands, many offered in bulk to save you money. Whether you have questions about total alkalinity, pH levels, or what type of pool balance chemicals will work best in your swimming pool, call Doheny’s knowledgeable pool experts today at 800-574-7665 or visit our website at doheny.com.

Natural Chemistry Instant Pool Water Conditioner

Natural Chemistry’s Instant Pool Water Conditioner is a less corrosive alternative to typical cyanuric acid that will help the chlorine in your water last up to ten times longer by protecting it from the sunlight. This concentrated liquid will work at any water temperature and does not cause damage to pool equipment or surfaces.

• Natural Chemistry’s Instant Pool Water Conditioner, 1 Gallon
• Natural Chemistry’s Instant Pool Water Conditioner, 2 Gallons
• Natural Chemistry’s Instant Pool Water Conditioner, 4 Gallons

Doheny’s Calcium Hardness Reducer

Doheny’s Calcium Hardness Reducer works fast to reduce calcium hardness levels to the optimal range of 200-400 ppm, helping to prevent damage to your expensive pool equipment. This highly effective formula contains phosphoric acid derivatives and is safe for use in pools and spas.

• Doheny’s Calcium Hardness Reducer, 1 Quart
• Doheny’s Calcium Hardness Reducer, 4 Quarts
• Doheny’s Calcium Hardness Reducer, 12 Quarts

Certol Acid Magic

Certol Acid Magic works exactly like regular muriatic acid, but is safer to use, ship and store. With 90% less fumes and added buffering agents to prevent burns to the skin, Acid Magic is the user-friendly alternative to standard muriatic acid. This exclusive formula can be used exactly like muriatic acid, and it is especially good for use in salt cell cleaning. This product contains no phosphates, phosphorus-containing ingredients, or urea hydrochloride.

• Certol Acid Magic, 1 Quart
• Certol Acid Magic, 1 Gallon
• Certol Acid Magic, 4 Gallons