Document LTP0098 rev 2d
Water Chemistry
Check water chemistry regularly and maintain within recommended levels. Standards vary in different residential and commercial applications. Follow all local applicable codes.
NOTICE
- Failure to heed the following may result in damage to equipment.
- Do not allow water to flow through heat pump when refinishing or acid washing a pool. Either use an installed bypass to route water away from heat pump or deactivate filter pump.
- To avoid damage to equipment, monitor and maintain chemistry within recommended levels.
CHEMISTRY LEVEL CHART (RESIDENTIAL) |
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CHEMICAL | POOLS | SPAS |
Chlorine | 1.0 – 3.0 ppm | 3.0 – 5.0 ppm |
Bromine | 2.0 – 6.0 ppm | 2.0 – 6.0 ppm |
Cyanuric Acid | 30 – 50 ppm | 30 – 50 ppm |
pH | 7.4 – 7.6 ppm | 7.4 – 7.6 ppm |
Total Alkalinity | 80 – 120 ppm | 80 – 120 ppm |
Calcium Hardness | 200 – 400 ppm | 150 – 250 ppm |
Total Dissolved Solids* | 0 – 1,500 ppm | 1,500 ppm above start-up of total dissolved solids in spas |
* | Salt from a chlorine generator is not included in Total Dissolved Solids. |