Understanding Alkalinity

00:00 - Intro

02:27 - Alkalinity buffers against reduction in pH

05:27 - Where should my alkalinity be?

08:33 - How much acid does it take to bring a pool from 8.0 pH to 7.4 pH?

11:16 - What is Buffering Capacity?

14:40 - Sodium Carbonate (Soda Ash) vs Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda)

19:03 - How to pH and Calcium interact?

19:52 - Hot Starts or Zero Alkalinity Startups

21:23 - Why testing your water is important

24:59 - The Orenda LSI Calculator

28:53 - How to run  a low alkalinity pool

Articles & Resources: 

• What is Alkalinity
• Carbonate Alkalinity vs. Total Alkalinity  
• What Causes a High ph in a Swimming Pool?
• What is the Ideal ph for Swimming Pools?
• Chlorine, ph and Cyanuric Acid Relationships

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