How do you raise the pH in a swimming pool without affecting the total alkalinity?
Keep your pH around 7.6-7.8, not 7.2-7.4. Most “pool experts” tell you 7.2-7.4 but they are using an index that your local water company uses which obviously is not and should not be used for pool. There’s a big difference between a water treatment system and your pool. You can’t treat them the same.