How Do You Raise Pool Chlorine Level With Bleach?
The pH level in a swimming pool is the measurement of acid in your pool. Swimming pool pH levels are measured on a scale from 0 to 14, with 0 indicating a strong acid base and 14 indicating a very weak base. The best reading is right around 7.2. When the water in your swimming pool is low in pH, it will become very acidic. The water may turn a greenish color and tend to corrode anything that it comes in contact with. Pour bleach into the skimmer of your swimming pool. One gallon of bleach equals about 3/4 lb. calcium hypochlorine. Do this weekly to maintain proper pH levels. Shock your swimming pool. If pH levels are severely low you may need to shock the water. Calculate the gallons of water in your swimming pool (refer to the manufacturer’s guide). For every 10,000 gallons of water, use 1/2 gallon of bleach. Chlorine will be increased to five parts per million (ppm). Walking around the pool, pour the calculated amount of bleach into the pool. Turn on the filter. Test the water using
