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💧 Water basics
Your pool's vital signs
1–3 ppmFree chlorine
7.4–7.6pH (safe range 7.2–7.8)
80–120 ppmTotal alkalinity
30–50 ppmStabilizer (CYA)
Free Water Check ⚡
Your weekly 15-minute routine
⚠️ Safety first
Never mix chlorine products with acids or each other. Add chemicals to water, never water to chemicals. Store them cool, dry, and apart. Barriers, self-latching gates, and constant adult supervision save lives. Learn CPR.
Never mix chlorine products with acids or each other. Add chemicals to water, never water to chemicals. Store them cool, dry, and apart. Barriers, self-latching gates, and constant adult supervision save lives. Learn CPR.