Pool pH Balance Guide — How to Adjust Pool pH | PoolDose

Complete guide to balancing pool pH. Learn ideal pH range (7.2-7.6), how to raise pH with sodium carbonate, and lower pH with muriatic acid.

How to Use the pH Calculator

Enter your current and target pH to calculate the dose needed. The ideal pool pH range is 7.2-7.6. Low pH causes eye and skin irritation and metal corrosion. High pH reduces chlorine effectiveness.

To raise pH: use sodium carbonate (soda ash / pH Up). To lower pH: use muriatic acid (hydrochloric acid) or sodium bisulfate (dry acid).

Add pH chemicals in small increments and retest after 6-8 hours. Never add acid directly to the skimmer or near the pool return jets.