Pool Care and Cleaning
Baking Soda (sodium bicarbonate)
Can baking soda be used in a swimming pool to raise the pH level?
Wiki User
2011-09-12 15:14:04
Yes you can. It would be cheaper to go to the pool store and get
sodium bicarb (same
thing)
Sodium bicarb. works great.
Having a properly balanced pool is not difficult, but it does
take work.
I'm the pool operator at our local YMCA and keeping an 80,000
gallon pool balanced is pretty easy, once you all the elements in
place
and know what you're doing.
Chlorine 3.5-4.5, alkalinity 80-100, pH 7.6-7.8, not 7.2,
hardness 150-250, not up to 400.
You have to stay on top of it because the chlorine can go down
in a matter of hours if no one properly checks it.
Just be sure your getting the right info. The index most pool
operators use comes from public water systems, not from pools.
Also, be sure the public pool you attend follows the proper
procedures for pool closures and decontamination.
I know of a few that just scoop out what they can, check the
chlorine, and call it good.
Go to:
/www.clean-pool-and-spa.com/swimming-pool-pH.HTML
to learn everything about pH.
Related Questions
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What can baking soda be used for?
Besides baking, it is a great way to raise the Ph in your
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How much baking soda do you add to lower the pH level in an above ground pool?
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How do you raise the pH levels in your pool?
raising the pH
level of the swimming pool
The recommended pH-range for a swimming pool is between 7.2 and
7.8. To raise or lower pH, alkali such as sodium carbonate (soda
ash) or sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) will added to the water.
thanks hope it helps you heaps!!
Asked in Pool Care and Cleaning, Baking Soda (sodium bicarbonate)
Can baking soda lower the pH level in my pool?
No it will raise the pH level. You would use it if your pool was
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Can you use baking powder to increase the pH level in your swimming pool?
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How do you raise pH level in salt water pool?
Can't beat baking soda!
Asked in Pool Care and Cleaning, Baking Soda (sodium bicarbonate)
Can baking soda be used to raise total alkalinity in swimming pool?
Yes, I have done so without problems.
Asked in Pool Care and Cleaning, Baking Soda (sodium bicarbonate)
Does baking soda lower or raise ph in a swimming pool?
Neither. Baking soda raises the Total Alkalinity. Soda ash
raises the pH.
Asked in Swimming Pools, Pool Care and Cleaning, pH Levels
What happens when the pH level of a swimming pool is 6.8 and you have people in the pool?
Their eyes will burn and they could get blisters. You need to
raise the PH level as soon as possible.
Asked in Pool Care and Cleaning, Baking Soda (sodium bicarbonate)
Does baking soda raise or lower ph in a pool?
Baking soda raises the ph in a pool.
Asked in Pool Care and Cleaning, Baking Soda (sodium bicarbonate)
How much baking soda do you use to raise pH in swimming pool?
not alot and I don't even know how much because someone else
does it for me
Asked in Home & Garden, Swimming Pools
What is best way to raise ph in a swimming pool?
The best way to raise the pH in a swimming pool is by adding a
base to it. Chlorine is an excellent choice.
Asked in Swimming Pools, Pool Care and Cleaning, pH Levels
How do you raise PH level in a swimming pool?
You can add soda ash (sodium carbonate), sold as pH
Increaser,
Asked in Baking Soda (sodium bicarbonate)
Will chlorine shock raise the TA?
Chlorine will not raise the total alkalinity level in a pool.
However, if you are trying to raise the total alkalinity, you can
add small amounts of baking soda.
Asked in Pool Care and Cleaning, Baking Soda (sodium bicarbonate)
Should you use baking soda or soda ash to raise the ph level of your pool?
Use Soda Ash to increase the PH level. Baking soda can be used
to maintain the alkalinity of the pool water.
Just the opposite!!!! Baking Soda will increase or raise the
alk. Soda Ash raises the pH. Muriatic Acid lowers pH.
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Asked in Swimming Pools
How do you raise the free chlorine level in a swimming pool?
Add more liquid (12% or at minimum 10% strength) chlorine.
Asked in Pool Care and Cleaning, Ingredient Substitutions, Baking Soda (sodium bicarbonate)
Can you substitute baking soda for pot ash in a swimming pool?
Baking Soda (sodium bicarbonate) is used to slightly raise pH
but more often to raise alkalinity. Ideal range is between 80-120.
Baking soda will only raise the pH so much. Dense soda ash raises
pH only and is more "powerful" and is used to raise pH when
alkalinity is at a correct level.
In otherwords. Balance alkalinity first then if pH is still low
raise it with Soda Ash.
Asked in Swimming Pools
How do you bring up the PH level in a swimming pool?
Youu raise PH with PH UP. Sodium carbonate > Flyashe,washing
soda. Stabilize your pool with Arm and Hammer baking soda (a few
pounds) then add PH UP after rains to maintain 7.2 to 7.6 ph
Asked in Home & Garden, Swimming Pools, Masonry
Raise the pH of your swimming pool?
The recommended pH for pools is 7.2 - 7.8. Sodium bicarbonate or
soda ash will raise the pH.
Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) will raise the Total
Alkalinity. Soda ash (sodium carbonate) will raise the pH. They are
not interchangeable.
Asked in Pool Care and Cleaning, Baking Soda (sodium bicarbonate)
How much baking soda to raise 6.8 in a 10000 gallon pool?
To raise 6.8ppm in a 10,000 gallon pool, you would need to add
approximately .84 pounds of baking soda. For a complete chart of
how much baking soda is needed to raise alkaline, see the chart
below courtesy of swimming-pool-care.com.
Desired increase in PPM1,000 gallons5,000
gallons10,000 gallons20,000 gallons50,000
gallons100,000 gallons10
ppm2.24oz11.2oz1.40lbs2.80lbs7.00lbs14.00lbs20
ppm4.48oz1.402.80lbs5.60lbs14.0lbs28lbs30
ppm6.72oz2.10lbs4.20lbs8.41lbs21lbs42lbs40
ppm8.97oz2.80lbs5.60lbs11.2lbs28lbs56lbs50 ppm11.2
oz3.50lbs7lbs14lbs35lbs70lbs60 ppm13.4
oz4.20lbs8.41lbs16.8lbs42lbs84.1lbs
Asked in Pool Care and Cleaning
How do you raise the alkline level of your pool water?
You can raise the alkaline level if your pool water by adding
sodium bicarbonate (aka baking soda). It is recommended that you
raise the alkaline in small increments because it is easier to
raise your total alkaline levels slightly if its a little too high
or too low. This chart from swimming-pool-care.com gives out how
much sodium bicarbonate to add.
Desired increase in PPM1,000 gallons5,000
gallons10,000 gallons20,000 gallons50,000
gallons100,000 gallons10
ppm2.24oz11.2oz1.40lbs2.80lbs7.00lbs14.00lbs20
ppm4.48oz1.402.80lbs5.60lbs14.0lbs28lbs30
ppm6.72oz2.10lbs4.20lbs8.41lbs21lbs42lbs40
ppm8.97oz2.80lbs5.60lbs11.2lbs28lbs56lbs50 ppm11.2
oz3.50lbs7lbs14lbs35lbs70lbs60 ppm13.4
oz4.20lbs8.41lbs16.8lbs42lbs84.1lbs
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Can you raise an in-ground swimming pool from 8 to 5 feet?
Hummm, just how do you "raise" a pool by going from 8' to 5'
???
Asked in Swimming Pools
How do you lower cynaruic acid in your swimming pool?
The only way to lower your cya level in your swimming pool is to
partially drain your pool and fill with fresh water that will lower
it or if you want to lower it to almost nothing completely drain
your pool and start over but keep in mind chlorine tablets will
raise your CYA level
More information in the related link below.
Asked in Baking Powder
How much baking powder to a 6000 gallon pool?
Baking powder is used to raise the alkalinity of the pool. The
amount to used depends on how acid the pH of the pool is before you
start.
Asked in Pool Care and Cleaning, Baking Soda (sodium bicarbonate)
How much baking soda to soften pool water?
Baking soda will not soften (remove calcium hardness) from pool
water. It will raise total alkalinity.