Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate), the usual alkalinity increaser. Pick your pool size for a full dose table, or use the calculator for any volume.
| Pool size | Dose |
|---|---|
| 1,000 gallons | 2.2 oz per 10 ppm TA |
| 2,000 gallons | 4.5 oz per 10 ppm TA |
| 5,000 gallons | 11 oz per 10 ppm TA |
| 6,000 gallons | 13 oz per 10 ppm TA |
| 10,000 gallons | 1.4 lb per 10 ppm TA |
| 15,000 gallons | 2.1 lb per 10 ppm TA |
| 18,000 gallons | 2.5 lb per 10 ppm TA |
| 20,000 gallons | 2.8 lb per 10 ppm TA |
| 25,000 gallons | 3.5 lb per 10 ppm TA |
| 30,000 gallons | 4.2 lb per 10 ppm TA |
Add
4.2lb
of Baking soda / alkalinity up (sodium bicarbonate)
67 oz1.9 kg
Raises total alkalinity from 60 ppm to 80 ppm in 15,000 gal. pH moves to about 7.6.
Check the product label. Strengths vary by brand, so enter the % printed on yours. Add one chemical at a time, into the water, and never mix chemicals.
Save this test and get reminded when it is time to retest.
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