{"id":36108,"date":"2026-03-03T02:05:23","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T02:05:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fader.de\/ph-value-pool-the-ultimate-guide-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-03-03T02:48:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T02:48:06","slug":"ph-value-pool-the-ultimate-guide-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fader.de\/en\/ph-value-pool-the-ultimate-guide-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"pH value pool: The ultimate guide 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"36108\" class=\"elementor elementor-36108 elementor-36098\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2adeb3a9 e-flex e-con-boxed cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2adeb3a9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dba27de cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dba27de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is the pH value in the pool and why is it so important?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c47c001 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c47c001\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The pH value is one of the most important parameters for clean and healthy pool water. It indicates whether the water is acidic (pH &lt; 7), neutral (pH = 7) or alkaline (pH &gt; 7). <strong>The optimum pH value for pool water is between 7.2 and 7.6.<\/strong> <\/p><p>Why is this range so important? If the pH value is too low or too high, the following problems can occur: <\/p><ul><li><strong>Skin irritation and reddening of the eyes<\/strong> in bathers<\/li><li>Reduced <strong>disinfection effect of chlorine<\/strong><\/li><li>Corrosion of metal surfaces and pool equipment<\/li><li>Turbidity of the water and algae formation<\/li><li>Limescale deposits if the pH value is too high<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62e1759 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"62e1759\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Pool: What is the optimum pH value?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-268327f cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"268327f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>DIN 19643 (German standard for swimming and bathing pool water) defines the <strong>optimum pH range for pool water as between 7.0 and 7.4<\/strong>. In practice, however, the range <strong>7.2 to 7.6<\/strong> has proven to be ideal, as it: <\/p><ul><li><strong>Maximum chlorine effectiveness<\/strong> guaranteed (chlorine is 66% effective at pH 7.2)<\/li><li>is skin-friendly and corresponds to the natural pH value of human tear fluid (7.2-7.4)<\/li><li>Prevents corrosion and limescale deposits<\/li><li>Ensures clear water quality<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f44109 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9f44109\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">pH value table for pool water<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-488b682 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"488b682\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<table><tbody><tr><th>pH value<\/th><th>Evaluation<\/th><th>Effects<\/th><\/tr><tr> <td>&lt; 6,8<\/td><td>\u274c Too acidic<\/td><td>Corrosion, skin\/eye irritation, chlorine degradation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6,8 &#8211; 7,0<\/td><td>\u26a0\ufe0f Limit range<\/td><td>Suboptimal, should be raised<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>7,0 &#8211; 7,4<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Optimal (DIN 19643)<\/strong><\/td><td>Ideal conditions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>7,2 &#8211; 7,6<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2705 <strong>Ideal (practice)<\/strong><\/td><td>Best balance of disinfection &amp; comfort<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7,6 &#8211; 7,8<\/td><td>\u26a0\ufe0f Limit range<\/td><td>Chlorine effect decreases, limescale formation begins<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td>&gt; 7,8<\/td><td>\u274c Too alkaline<\/td><td>Chlorine ineffective, turbidity, limescale deposits<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p> <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f1bfb8b cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f1bfb8b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Measuring the pool pH value: how to do it correctly<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a5fa5f5 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a5fa5f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>There are three common methods for measuring the pH value in the pool:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7bfaff5 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7bfaff5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1st test strip (quick &amp; easy)<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7005c0c cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7005c0c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong> Inexpensive (approx. \u20ac10-20 for 50 strips), easy to use, quick result<br><strong>Disadvantages:<\/strong> Less precise (\u00b10.2-0.5 pH units), note expiration date<br><strong>Application:<\/strong> immerse strips in water for 2-3 seconds, compare with color scale after 15 seconds<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-adfed4c cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"adfed4c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. liquid tests with reagents (more precise)<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9de466a cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9de466a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Advantages:<\/strong> More accurate than test strips (\u00b10.1-0.2 pH), reliable<br><strong>Disadvantages:<\/strong> More expensive, reagents have expiration date<br><strong>Application:<\/strong> Take water sample, add reagent, compare color with scale<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f56ca2a cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f56ca2a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. digital pH meters (professional)<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d4ab4a cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0d4ab4a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Advantages:<\/strong> Very precise (\u00b10.01 pH), direct display, no color interpretation<br><strong>Disadvantages:<\/strong> More expensive (50-200\u20ac), regular calibration necessary<br><strong>Application:<\/strong> Hold electrode in water, read digital value<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa74836 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"aa74836\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">When and where to measure?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f3fd60 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2f3fd60\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong>Frequency:<\/strong> At least 2-3 times a week, daily for intensive use<\/li><li><strong>Time:<\/strong> In the morning or evening (not in direct sunlight)<\/li><li><strong>Location:<\/strong> At elbow depth (approx. 30-40 cm below the surface), away from inlet nozzles<\/li><li><strong>After adding chemicals:<\/strong> wait 4-6 hours, then measure again<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-240c0df cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"240c0df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Pool chlorine value: correlation with the pH value<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e06f227 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e06f227\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The pH value and the chlorine content in the pool are closely linked.  <strong>Chlorine is only effective at an optimum pH value!<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e50c21 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0e50c21\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Chlorine effectiveness depending on the pH value:<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-29c2775 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"29c2775\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>pH 7.0: Chlorine <strong>73% effective<\/strong><\/li><li>pH 7.2: Chlorine <strong>66% effective<\/strong> (optimal)<\/li><li>pH 7.4: chlorine <strong>50% effective<\/strong><\/li><li>pH 7.6: chlorine <strong>33% effective<\/strong><\/li><li>pH 8.0: Chlorine only <strong>20% effective<\/strong> <\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Conclusion:<\/strong> A pH value of 7.8 or higher means that disinfection will no longer work properly even if the chlorine content is sufficient!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e145318 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e145318\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Optimum chlorine values for pools:<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1de9fb3 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1de9fb3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong>Free chlorine:<\/strong> 0.5 &#8211; 1.0 mg\/l (ppm) for private pools<\/li><li><strong>Public swimming pools:<\/strong> 0.3 &#8211; 0.6 mg\/l (DIN 19643)<\/li><li><strong>After shock chlorination:<\/strong> Briefly up to 3-5 mg\/l, then lower again<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9776c7b cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9776c7b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Lowering the pH value in the pool: how it works<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86b1b92 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"86b1b92\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If the pH value is above 7.6, it must be lowered. Here are the common methods: <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e88b2e cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4e88b2e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">pH-Minus (granules or liquid)<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6debf87 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6debf87\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Active ingredient:<\/strong> Sodium hydrogen sulphate or hydrochloric acid<br><strong>Dosage:<\/strong> According to manufacturer&#8217;s instructions (approx. 100g pH-Minus per 10m\u00b3 lowers pH by 0.1)<br><strong>Application:<\/strong><\/p><ol><li>Switch on the pool pump (for circulation)<\/li><li>Add pH-Minus in portions to the water (with the pump running)<\/li><li>Wait 4-6 hours<\/li><li>Measure pH again and readjust if necessary<\/li><\/ol><p><strong>\u26a0\ufe0f Important:<\/strong> Never add pH-Minus and chlorine at the same time! Keep at least 4 hours apart. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec12ffe cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ec12ffe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Natural methods (for minor corrections)<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8861f5 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f8861f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong>CO\u2082 addition:<\/strong> lowers pH gently (professional systems)<\/li><li><strong>Rainwater:<\/strong> usually has a lower pH value (5-6)<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba31f58 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ba31f58\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Increase the pH value in the pool: If the water is too acidic<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c3359d cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2c3359d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If the pH value is below 7.0, the value must be raised:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0967117 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0967117\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">pH-Plus (granules or liquid)<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1fa0046 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1fa0046\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Active ingredient:<\/strong> Sodium carbonate (soda)<br><strong>Dosage:<\/strong> Approx. 100g pH-Plus per 10m\u00b3 raises pH by 0.1<br><strong>Application:<\/strong> As for pH-Minus (in portions, pump on, wait 4-6h)<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6df3961 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6df3961\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Natural alternatives:<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a581e63 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a581e63\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong>Baking soda (sodium hydrogen carbonate):<\/strong> Gentler than pH-Plus, good for slight increases<\/li><li><strong>Soda (washing soda):<\/strong> Stronger than baking soda, cheaper<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-310f8b6 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"310f8b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">pH value fluctuates in the pool: common causes<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3ed865 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c3ed865\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If the pH value is constantly out of balance, the following factors may be the cause:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Rainwater:<\/strong> lowers the pH value (is usually acidic)<\/li><li><strong>Lots of bathing:<\/strong> body oils, sweat, cosmetics increase pH<\/li><li><strong>Fresh water refill:<\/strong> Depending on tap water quality<\/li><li><strong>Algicides &amp; chlorine:<\/strong> Can influence pH<\/li><li><strong>Low alkalinity (TA value):<\/strong> Buffer function is missing<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-696f770 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"696f770\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Solution: Stabilize TA value (total alkalinity)<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59f751e cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"59f751e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The TA value should be between <strong>80-120 mg\/l<\/strong>. It buffers pH fluctuations. TA value too low \u2192 pH fluctuates greatly!  <\/p><p><strong>Increase:<\/strong> Add sodium hydrogen carbonate (baking soda)<br><strong>Decrease:<\/strong> Use pH-Minus (also lowers TA)<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b4736e cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0b4736e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Professional pool test: when to go to the lab?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85631e7 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"85631e7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Quick tests at home are practical, but not always sufficient. In the following cases, we recommend a <strong>professional pool water analysis in an accredited laboratory<\/strong>: <\/p><ul><li><strong>Public swimming pools:<\/strong> Legal obligation (DIN 19643) &#8211; regular sampling required<\/li><li><strong>Permanent problems:<\/strong> turbidity, algae, despite correct values<\/li><li><strong>After refilling:<\/strong> Check the water quality of the tap water<\/li><li><strong>Health complaints:<\/strong> Skin irritation, redness of the eyes despite &#8220;normal&#8221; values<\/li><li><strong>Suspected contamination:<\/strong> e.g. after storms, construction work<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5e1f72 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c5e1f72\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Professional pool test: when to go to the lab?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-986639f cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"986639f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A professional pool water analysis includes, among other things<\/p><ul><li>pH value (high-precision measurement)<\/li><li>Free &amp; combined chlorine<\/li><li>Alkalinity (TA value)<\/li><li>Calcium hardness<\/li><li>Total hardness<\/li><li>Cyanuric acid (when using chlorine stabilizers)<\/li><li>Microbiological parameters (E. coli, Legionella, Pseudomonas aeruginosa)<\/li><li>Heavy metals (iron, copper, manganese)<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>A DAkkS-accredited analysis is mandatory for public swimming pools and commercial enterprises!<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-224a77b cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"224a77b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion: pH value pool - the key to clean water<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b1f7435 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b1f7435\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The <strong>optimum pH value of 7.2 to 7.6<\/strong> is the basis for hygienically perfect and pleasant pool water. Regular measurement (2-3 times\/week) and rapid correction in the event of deviations are essential. <\/p><p><strong>The most important points at a glance:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Ideal pH value: <strong>7.2 &#8211; 7.6<\/strong><\/li><li>Measure regularly: At least 2-3x per week<\/li><li>First adjust pH, then add chlorine (4-6h interval)<\/li><li>Keep TA value (alkalinity) at 80-120 mg\/l<\/li><li>For permanent problems: Professional laboratory analysis<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-81ff111 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"81ff111\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Professional pool water analysis at FADER Umweltanalytik<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4325286 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4325286\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Do you operate a public swimming pool, a hotel pool or do you have problems with the water quality? The <strong>DAkkS-accredited FADER laboratory<\/strong> in Karlsruhe offers professional pool water analyses in accordance with DIN 19643: <\/p><ul><li>Chemical &amp; microbiological parameters<\/li><li>Quick results &amp; recommendations for action<\/li><li>Sampling service for commercial enterprises<\/li><li>ISO 17025 accredited<\/li><\/ul><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fader.de\/en\/services\/swimming-pools\/\">Request a pool water analysis now \u2192<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p><em><strong>Note:<\/strong> This article is for information purposes only. Public swimming pools are subject to legal requirements (DIN 19643), which require regular professional analysis by an accredited laboratory. <\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1adff8a e-con-full e-flex cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1adff8a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-724713d cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"724713d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently asked questions (FAQ)<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e49d52f cmsmasters-title-alignment-left cmsmasters-item-icon-position-left cmsmasters-trigger-icon-view-default cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles cmsmasters-widget-toggles\" data-id=\"e49d52f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;toggles&quot;:[{&quot;toggle_title&quot;:&quot;How often should the pH value in the pool be measured?&quot;,&quot;toggle_content&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;At least &lt;strong&gt;2-3 times a week&lt;\\\/strong&gt;. In case of intensive use, after rainfall or the addition of chemicals, measure daily. &lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&quot;,&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;8b62f61&quot;,&quot;content_type&quot;:&quot;toggle-content&quot;,&quot;saved_section&quot;:null,&quot;saved_template&quot;:null,&quot;item_icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;toggle_custom_id&quot;:&quot;&quot;},{&quot;toggle_title&quot;:&quot;What happens if the pH value is too high?&quot;,&quot;toggle_content&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;At pH &gt; 7.8, chlorine becomes ineffective, the water becomes cloudy, limescale deposits form and skin irritation is possible. The pH value must then be lowered with pH-Minus. &lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&quot;,&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;27b1e19&quot;,&quot;content_type&quot;:&quot;toggle-content&quot;,&quot;saved_section&quot;:null,&quot;saved_template&quot;:null,&quot;item_icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;toggle_custom_id&quot;:&quot;&quot;},{&quot;toggle_title&quot;:&quot;Can I adjust the pH value and chlorine at the same time?&quot;,&quot;toggle_content&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;No!  &lt;strong&gt;Always correct the pH value first, then wait 4-6 hours and only then add chlorine.&lt;\\\/strong&gt;  Otherwise both agents may lose their effect or hazardous gases may be produced.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&quot;,&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;d5c375a&quot;,&quot;content_type&quot;:&quot;toggle-content&quot;,&quot;saved_section&quot;:null,&quot;saved_template&quot;:null,&quot;item_icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;toggle_custom_id&quot;:&quot;&quot;},{&quot;toggle_title&quot;:&quot;Why is the pH value in the pool constantly rising?&quot;,&quot;toggle_content&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Common causes: Low alkalinity (TA value too low), many bathers, algae growth, or hard tap water. Check the TA value and stabilize it at 80-120 mg\\\/l. &lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&quot;,&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;24cac3a&quot;,&quot;content_type&quot;:&quot;toggle-content&quot;,&quot;saved_section&quot;:null,&quot;saved_template&quot;:null,&quot;item_icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;toggle_custom_id&quot;:&quot;&quot;},{&quot;toggle_title&quot;:&quot;Is a digital pH meter better than test strips?&quot;,&quot;toggle_content&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Yes, digital meters are more precise (\\u00b10.01 pH vs. \\u00b10.5 pH with test strips). Test strips are usually sufficient for home use. For public pools or permanent problems, digital devices or laboratory tests are recommended.  &lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&quot;,&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;0fe783f&quot;,&quot;content_type&quot;:&quot;toggle-content&quot;,&quot;saved_section&quot;:null,&quot;saved_template&quot;:null,&quot;item_icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;toggle_custom_id&quot;:&quot;&quot;},{&quot;toggle_title&quot;:&quot;What is the ideal pH value for saltwater pools?&quot;,&quot;toggle_content&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;The following also applies to saltwater pools: &lt;strong&gt;7.2 to 7.6&lt;\\\/strong&gt;. Saltwater chlorine generators work best at this pH value. &lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&quot;,&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;95a12b4&quot;,&quot;content_type&quot;:&quot;toggle-content&quot;,&quot;saved_section&quot;:null,&quot;saved_template&quot;:null,&quot;item_icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;toggle_custom_id&quot;:&quot;&quot;}],&quot;type&quot;:&quot;accordion&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"cmsmasters-toggles.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__list\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__item\"><h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-2391\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content-2391\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><a class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-link cmsmasters_enable_trigger_icon\" href=\"#\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-text\">How often should the pH value in the pool be measured?<\/span><\/a><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Closed\" class=\"cmsmsdemo-icon- cmsms-demo-icon-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Opened\" class=\"cmsmsdemo-icon- cmsms-demo-icon-minus\"><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/h3><div id=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content-2391\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2391\"><p>At least <strong>2-3 times a week<\/strong>. In case of intensive use, after rainfall or the addition of chemicals, measure daily. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__item\"><h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-2392\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content-2392\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><a class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-link cmsmasters_enable_trigger_icon\" href=\"#\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-text\">What happens if the pH value is too high?<\/span><\/a><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Closed\" class=\"cmsmsdemo-icon- cmsms-demo-icon-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Opened\" class=\"cmsmsdemo-icon- cmsms-demo-icon-minus\"><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/h3><div id=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content-2392\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2392\"><p>At pH &gt; 7.8, chlorine becomes ineffective, the water becomes cloudy, limescale deposits form and skin irritation is possible. The pH value must then be lowered with pH-Minus. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__item\"><h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-2393\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content-2393\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><a class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-link cmsmasters_enable_trigger_icon\" href=\"#\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-text\">Can I adjust the pH value and chlorine at the same time?<\/span><\/a><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Closed\" class=\"cmsmsdemo-icon- cmsms-demo-icon-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Opened\" class=\"cmsmsdemo-icon- cmsms-demo-icon-minus\"><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/h3><div id=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content-2393\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2393\"><p>No!  <strong>Always correct the pH value first, then wait 4-6 hours and only then add chlorine.<\/strong>  Otherwise both agents may lose their effect or hazardous gases may be produced.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__item\"><h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-2394\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content-2394\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><a class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-link cmsmasters_enable_trigger_icon\" href=\"#\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-text\">Why is the pH value in the pool constantly rising?<\/span><\/a><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Closed\" class=\"cmsmsdemo-icon- cmsms-demo-icon-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Opened\" class=\"cmsmsdemo-icon- cmsms-demo-icon-minus\"><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/h3><div id=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content-2394\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2394\"><p>Common causes: Low alkalinity (TA value too low), many bathers, algae growth, or hard tap water. Check the TA value and stabilize it at 80-120 mg\/l. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__item\"><h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-2395\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content-2395\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><a class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-link cmsmasters_enable_trigger_icon\" href=\"#\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-text\">Is a digital pH meter better than test strips?<\/span><\/a><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Closed\" class=\"cmsmsdemo-icon- cmsms-demo-icon-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Opened\" class=\"cmsmsdemo-icon- cmsms-demo-icon-minus\"><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/h3><div id=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content-2395\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2395\"><p>Yes, digital meters are more precise (\u00b10.01 pH vs. \u00b10.5 pH with test strips). Test strips are usually sufficient for home use. For public pools or permanent problems, digital devices or laboratory tests are recommended.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__item\"><h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-2396\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content-2396\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><a class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-link cmsmasters_enable_trigger_icon\" href=\"#\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-text\">What is the ideal pH value for saltwater pools?<\/span><\/a><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Closed\" class=\"cmsmsdemo-icon- cmsms-demo-icon-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Opened\" class=\"cmsmsdemo-icon- cmsms-demo-icon-minus\"><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/h3><div id=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content-2396\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2396\"><p>The following also applies to saltwater pools: <strong>7.2 to 7.6<\/strong>. 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