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What is ppm in a swimming pool?
PPM = Parts Per MillionA measurement of the concentration, or mixing ratio of one substance in another.
What should ppm be in a salt water pool?
Do you mean to say that you have a fresh water pool with a Chlorine Generator which uses salt? Or do you in fact have a salt water pool? bob...
Will it harm you if you swim in an indoor pool with the chlorine reading 8 ppm?
No
Do you need to worry about the salt ppm during the winter months in a salt water pool?
Not if the pool is closed and winterized.
What should the Chlorine parts per millon be for a swimming pool?
The recommended chlorine level for disinfecting private pools can be as high as 2.0 PPM. 2 ppm is now the minimum. Recommended levels are now 1.5 ppm to 5.0 ppm.
How long will it take a chlorine level to drop from 10 ppm to 3 ppm in a 7000 gal pool?
A few days. You will probably be able to use the pool when the level gets to about 5.0 ppm 1) you should know the difference between residual chlorine and Free chlorine 2) Chlorine lost depend on size of you pool and temperature 3) circulation of water , temperature & size of pool will increase chlorine lost
What should the chlorine level be in a pool?
The ideal chlorine level in a pool should be between 1-3 parts per million (ppm) to effectively sanitize the water and prevent the growth of bacteria and algae. Testing the chlorine levels regularly and adjusting as needed will help maintain a clean and safe swimming environment.
What is Acceptable total dissolve solid ppm in swimming pool?
less than 1000ppm
Should you shock the pool if your chlorine level is high?
You only need to shock the pool if there is visible algae, or if the ppm of total chlorine is higher than the ppm of free chlorine. Generally, a level of 2-4 ppm chlorine is all you need to keep your pool sanitary. Let the level drop to that on its own, or use sodium thiosulfate to drop it quickly if you notice itchy skin from excessive chlorine.
how many pounds of salt do you add to a 12000 gallon swimming pool?
salt is based on PPM or parts per million and a salt system operates around 3000 PPM on most systems. If you have no salt in your pool the amount of salt to add would be around 200 pounds but if you have some salt in the system then you need to find the ppm already in the pool and adjust as needed. Do not forget to add cyneric acid or you will lose what sanitizer is produced on the hot days.
What should the Total alkalinty be maintained to in a vinyl pool?
Maintain between 80 - 120 ppm.
How much metal chemical needs to be in a pool?
First measure the ppm chlorine level that your pool is at. Next see what the ratio of chlorine is specified on the back of the chlorine package. For example to raise the pool 1 ppm add 13 ounces of chlorine to a 10,000 gal pool. Then set up a ratio of your pool size.
