Solvay - Bicar Sodium Bicarbonate Alkalinity Up, 50 lbs.

Solvay's Bicar Sodium Bicarbonate 50 lb Bag will help you raise your Total Alkalinity while keeping your pH levels the same. Made of sodium bicarbonate in granular form in a bag makes for easy storage and usage. Great for your pool, spa, and hot tub, you can keep Total Alkalinity When alkalinity is too high, your water is equally unsafe and scales will begin to form on your pool and pool equipment. Granular alkalinity increaser can help by stabilizing the pool pH and ensuring that your pool is safe for swimming. More importantly, maintaining a balanced pH by effectively administering an alkalinity increaser also ensures that your pool water is refreshing and enjoyable on even the hottest summer day.

Managing Total Alkalinity

The vast majority of alkalinity increasers are made from sodium bicarbonate which is a safe substance to store and use. Depending on the size of your pool you will need to carefully measure your alkalinity increaser in order to accurately and effectively increase pool alkalinity. Total Alkalinity measures all the hydroxides, carbonates and alkaline that is in your pool's water. Your Total Alkalinity or (TA) levels should be 80-120 ppm. Total Alkalinity strongly influences your pH level, so if your pH is off, be sure to check the alkalinity. Total Alkalinity strongly influences your pH levels, so if you notice the pH is off, be sure to check the alkalinity. When your alkalinity level drops below 80ppm, pH will begin to fluctuate dangerously causing water to become acidic and corrosive.