Summertime Water Chemicals: Keeping Your Pool Perfect

By Shaun Black - Tranquil Pools Texas | Published on 9/30/2024 | 5 minutes

Summertime Water Chemicals: Keeping Your Pool Perfect

Expert Chemical Management for Hot Weather

By Shaun Black - Tranquil Pools Texas • 9/30/2024

Summer Chemical Challenges

Summer heat and increased pool usage present unique challenges for maintaining proper water chemistry. Learn how to keep your pool perfect during the hottest months.

Essential Summer Chemical Balance

Free Chlorine

Maintain 1.0-3.0 ppm

Higher levels needed in summer heat

pH Levels

Keep between 7.2-7.6

Test daily during hot weather

Total Alkalinity

80-120 ppm ideal range

Helps stabilize pH levels

Cyanuric Acid

30-50 ppm recommended

Protects chlorine from UV rays

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Summertime Water Chemicals: Keeping Your Pool Perfect

Summer Chemical Challenges

Essential Summer Chemical Balance

Free Chlorine

pH Levels

Total Alkalinity

Cyanuric Acid