How much baking soda should I use in 8,000 gal pool to get the PH up???
Wrong, wrong, wrong. Baking soda is most certainly NOT the same as soda ash. The pH scale is logarithmic so there isn’t a formula for adding soda ash. You must do a “base demand” titration to know how much SODA ASH to add to bring the pH up to normal level. However, if the pH is low then you can bet the Total Alkalinity is, too. That’s what bicarb is for. Adjust total alkalinity first, then adjust pH.
Will ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda help keep my pool water clearer? It can! Use our waterproof 12 lb. Resealable Pouch with the enclosed scoop to keep ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda handy at poolside. Here’s how it works: ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda helps maintain the pH of the water in your pool in the desired range and provide necessary alkalinity (mineral salts found in water). Recommended pH control by ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda and a disinfecting agent will keep your pool water sparkling clear, and your eyes from burning. How To Use: For those who monitor pH only: Every week during the swimming pool season, measure the pH and add ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda as indicated below: If pH is: Add per 10,000 Gallons of Water Less than 7.2 : 3-4 pounds Between 7.2 –7.5 : 2 pounds Above 7.5 : none To prevent clouding, especially in hard water areas (250 ppm or more) or when using a calcium chlorinating agent, keep the pH below 7.8 by adding sodium bisulfate or acid if necessary. For those who monitor pH
