What are the Basics to Pool or Spa Chemicals?
A. There are three basic principals to Pool and Spa water chemistry. Sanitize/Disinfect (kill germs etc.), Oxidize (break down organic compounds like oils and sweat), and maintain slightly basic or alkaline water (pH of 7.4-7.6) this controls the corrosiveness of the water. Most other chemicals are to make life easier when it comes to your pool or spa, like pH buffers (alkalinity control), sequestriants, flocculants, Algaecides, clarifiers, stabilizers (protect chlorine from UV light), etc…
