Target water values
| Measure | Target | If out of range |
|---|---|---|
| pH | 7.2 – 7.6 | Pool Drop if high, Pool Build if low |
| Total alkalinity | Below about 120 ppm | Stop adding alkalinity increaser above this |
| Free chlorine | Keep a steady residual (commonly 1–3 ppm) | Dose Pool Chlor TCCA 90 |
| Water clarity | Clear to the bottom | Pool Clear clarifier |
Routine
| When | Task |
|---|---|
| Daily (in season) | Run the filter, empty skimmer baskets, check water clarity, test pH and chlorine in heavy-use pools |
| Twice weekly | Test pH, chlorine and alkalinity; correct before the problem grows |
| Once or twice weekly | Dose Pool Cide algaecide after 4 pm: 1 litre per 1,00,000 litres |
| At least fortnightly | Dose Pool Chlor TCCA 90: 1–1.5 kg per 1,00,000 litres |
| As needed | Dose Pool Clear when water is cloudy; clean tiles with Pool Wash when scale appears |
| Annually or after draining | Floor clean with Pool Clean, re-balance, and start the schedule again |
A simple starter kit
The Swimming Pool Maintenance Chemicals combo covers disinfection, algae, clarity and tile scale in one order, with chlorine, algaecide, clarifier and tile cleaner. Add a pH reducer or increaser as your water needs.
Know your volume
All dosing depends on it. See how to calculate your pool volume.
Hotels, clubs and societies
Commercial pools should log test results, use larger packs (5 litre jars of Pool Cide, Pool Clear, Pool Drop and Pool Build, and 5 kg Pool Chlor) and dose against a written schedule. For bulk or institutional supply, contact us.
Common questions
How often should I test my swimming pool water?
At least twice a week, and daily in busy pools or in hot weather. Test pH, chlorine and total alkalinity.
What is the ideal pH for a swimming pool?
7.2 to 7.6.
How often do I add chlorine and algaecide?
TCCA 90 chlorine at least once a fortnight at 1 to 1.5 kg per 1,00,000 litres, and algaecide once or twice a week at 1 litre per 1,00,000 litres.
What chemicals does a basic pool need?
Chlorine for disinfection, a pH reducer and increaser for balance, an algaecide, a clarifier and a tile cleaner for scale. A combo pack covers the main four.
Products used in this guide
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