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How do you add alkaline to a pool?

Updated: 8/11/2023
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Use a chemical called "sodium bicarbonate" or "alkalinity up" - the dosage is 1.5 lbs for every 10000 gallons and 10 ppm. (So, 1.5*(gallons / 10000)*(ppm increase / 10)=amount) Mix with water in a large bucket and pour it around your pool.

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