Pool Info

Question 1

FC

Answer 1

Free Chlorine
A sanitizer which keeps your pool water safe and free of germs. Chlorine must be constantly replenished. (level depends on CYA)

Question 2

pH

Answer 2

Acidity/Basicity
Needs to be kept in balance to prevent irritation and protect the pool equipment. (7.2 to 8.0)

Question 3

TA

Answer 3

Total Alkalinity
Appropriate levels help keep the pH in balance. High levels can cause pH to rise. (50 to 90ppm, sometimes higher)

Question 4

CH

Answer 4

Calcium Hardness
Appropriate levels help prevent plaster damage. High levels can cause calcium scaling.

Question 5

CYA

Answer 5

Cyanuric Acid
Protects chlorine from sunlight and determines the required FC level.

Question 6

CC

Answer 6

Combined Chloramines
CC levels of 1.0ppm or greater indicates a problem.

Question 7

Salt

Answer 7

Required with a SWG (salt water chlorine generator), otherwise an optional enhancement.

Question 8

Borates

Answer 8

An optional enhancement. Benefits include: mores stable pH, prevents scaling in SWG cell, silky water feel, more water sparkle

Question 9

Phosphates

Answer 9

Doesn’t matter, despite pool stores claiming otherwise. Proper maintenance of your FC makes phosphate levels irrelevant.