THE POOL SOLUTIONS BEST GUESS SWIMMING POOL CHLORINE CHART

The chlorine levels in a pool have to be ideal so that swimming is healthy and swimmers don’t risk infection and fall prey to illnesses. But why is Chlorine used in pools in the first place? Well, if you need a sanitized and algae free pool, day after day after day, the right amount of chlorine is pertinent. In the old days, chlorine gas and soda ash were used to bring swimming pools upto level. But with the progress of technology, a combination of chlorine and a good stabiliser keep the waters of a swimming pool healthy and in good condition for swimming.

But the thumb rule is that as the stabilizer levels go up, chlorine levels need to go up too. But can you run low chlorine levels without a stabilizer? For indoor swimming pools with no exposure to sunlight, that’s not a problem. But for outdoor pools, chlorine levels have to necessarily increase. You’ll have to add chlorine continuously and ensure that the circulation is running 24/7.

Importantly, higher the chlorine levels, higher the issues of human skin being infected. People with normal skin are more or less immune to side effects, but those with sensitive skin are prone to allergies and skin infections. Tests have also shown ‘Lycra’ based swim wear can be damaged with higher chlorine levels.

So what’s the best solution for a highly sanitized and algae free swimming pool? The Best Guess Swimming Pool Chlorine Chart has been developed after years of extensive research. The Best Guess Chlorine Chart has been found to be even better than the published guides from NSPI, CDC and NSPF. They keep infections and side effects on the skin to a bare minimum and offer a highly sanitised and algae free environment. Check this out: http://www.poolsolutions.com/gd/best-guess-swimming-pool-chlorine-chart.html

BASIC POOL CHEMISTRY

A decent understanding of Pool Chemistry can go a long way in keeping your swimming pool sanitized, algae free, sparkling, crystal clear and beautiful. Pool Chemistry is not rocket science. It is simple, effective and will help you cut costs big time, as against traditional store methods. http://poolcalculator.com/chemistry.html 

There are nine chemical levels that every pool owner needs to keep track of:

1. FC - Free Chlorine – Keeps your pool water safe, free of germs and in balance. 

2. PH - Acidity/Alkalinity - Indicates how acidic or basic the water is. Needs to be kept in balance to prevent irritation and protect the pool equipment.
3. TA - Total Alkalinity - Total alkalinity indicates the water's ability to buffer PH changes. Appropriate levels help keep the PH in balance. High levels can cause PH to rise.
4. CH - Calcium Hardness - Calcium hardness indicates the amount of calcium in the water. Appropriate levels help prevent plaster damage. High levels can cause calcium scaling.
5. CYA - Cyanuric Acid - Often called stabilizer or conditioner, CYA protects FC from sunlight and lowers the effective strength of the FC and determines the required FC level.
6. CC - Combined Chlorine – It’s the smell many people associate with chlorine pools. CC indicates that there is something in the water that the FC is in the process of breaking down.
7. SALT - Required with a SWG (Salt Water Chlorine Generator). Can also be added to the water to enhance the subjective feel of the water. 
8. BORATE – An optional enhancement that helps control PH drift, keeps algae in check, and provides various subjective water quality/feel improvements. 
9. PHOSPHATE - Phosphates are sometimes removed from the pool to keep algae in check. Since chlorine alone can keep algae in check, phosphates are not required.

Be Aware, Be Safe

It is estimated that each year over three hundred children under the age of five drown in pools and spas in the United States alone. While that in itself is a staggering statistic, what is worse is that most, if not all of the cases of drowning could have been avoided, if only the right safety precautions were taken.

Poolside safety is something that all adults need to take very seriously for the sake of children. It is important to note that there is no one single rule that can ensure the safety of one’s child. In fact, there are a set of rules and must-do’s that need to be followed in their entirety to eliminate risk.

The most important point on the list is supervision. One adult must be nominated as the water watcher and must stay as close to the pool as possible. When there is too much horsing around, the water watcher must intervene. It is important that the water watcher not spend time on electronic devices while on ‘duty’, to avoid distractions and stay focused on the children. But despite the assurance of constant vigil, each parent must keep an eye on one’s own child to avoid the unexpected.

Here’s more information on how to pool safely: http://www.redcross.org/prepare/disaster/water-safety/home-pool-safety