Pool Chemicals

1. Chlorine

One of the most widely used chemicals in pool cleaning is Chlorine. The reason is that it’s very inexpensive and it's highly effective at killing bacteria. It is also known as a predator amongst all the pool chemicals because it kills the bacteria in your pool waters. Well to put things in a chemistry perspective, actually what happens is that Swimming pool chlorine reacts with water to form hypochlorous acid and hydrochloric acid. Hypochlorous acid is a hyper active form of chlorine and it penetrates the bacterial cells and other likely unsafe microorganisms, it kills them so that there is no health risk for swimmers. Chlorine is used for day to day pool maintenance, cleaning and sanitizing but it is also used for pool shocking. Pool Shock treatments are done by raising the chlorine levels in the pool. or Super-chlorinating a swimming is done at pool openings and if there has been extensive use of the pool and there is a need for extra sanitization during swim season.

POOL CHLORINE GRANULAR

TRICHLORO (Chlorine 90%)
Brand: AQUA CHEM
Kills Bacteria & Algae
Clears Cloudy Water
Enhances Filtration
Shocks And Kills Algae

2. Algaecide

Have you ever been surprised when your swimming pool suddenly turned from crystal clear blue pool to green, murky and cloudy pond? This could happen due to a number of reasons. Maybe you did not pay close attention to your pool chemistry and pool chemicals got off balance. Or the pool water was not circulated enough through your filtration system or someone went swimming with a dirty swimsuit. It can happen even to experienced pool users. Even carefully maintained swimming pools can face algae growth in the pool. No matter what the reason is, you are now faced with a green monster in your pool which, if left unattended, will grow very quickly and can even clog your pool’s filter. You have to get rid of this green monster called algae from your pool waters as soon as possible.

If used under professional supervision, swimming pool algaecides can turn a cloudy pool into a crystal pool in less than 24 hours. It is advised that It is best to not to swim in the pool and wait for minimum 30 minutes after algaecide is added to your pool. Prevention is better than cure.

POOL ALGAE KILLER

Liquid Bactericide
Brand: AQUA CHEM
This powerful copper algaecide kills and prevents all types of algae growth.
The fast-acting and long-lasting formula will no foam or cloud water. Perfect for spring start-up. Great for all pool types
Non-Staining
Results In 24 Hours
Suitable For All Pools
Effective Algaecide
Prevent and Kill Green-Blue, Yellow, Black and Mustard Algae.

3. pH – Possible Hydrogen Ions

By definition in chemistry, “pH is a scale used to specify how acidic or basic a water based solution is”. Therefore the pH of water is a unit to measure total acid-alkalinity present in your pool. It is an important factor of your pool water chemistry because it will determine the efficiency of the sanitizer being used in the pool.

As we know that Acids are those chemicals that form Hydrogen Ions (H+) once dissolved with water. Bases (Alkaline materials) are those compounds which form Hydroxyl Ions (OH-) when dissolved with water. Therefore, the Ph stands for “Possible Hydrogen Ions”. Although some people refer to it as “Power of Hydrogen”, that is technically incorrect.

It is advised that you keep track of your pool water PH history and data. It will help you understand your pool water behavior. Your test kit is your most reliable partner in your arsenal of pool maintenance equipment. In your test kit, the Ph scale runs from 0 to 14. The recommended Ph range for swimming pool water is 7.2 to 7.6. The ideal Ph of your pool should be 7.4. If you have a Ph of 7.0 it is considered neutral. Anything below 7.0 are acidic, Ph values above 7.0 are considered to be basic.

4. PH Enhancer

Pool grade compound of sodium carbonate is what we use to raise pH levels.
Here are some side effects If pH falls too low (below 7):
Water becomes acidic.
Eye & skin irritation occurs.
Corrosion – Heater element may corrode
Pump impellor & other metal fittings on the pool will corrode.
Dissolved metals may leave stains on the walls.

PH+ Plus

PH Increaser
Brand: AQUA CHEM
Raises Ph Level
Slow down the rapid loss of chlorine
Stops eye irritation, itching and corrosion
Improve Water Clarity
Shocks Water Clear
Chlorine Odor

5. PH Decliner

We used pool grade muriatic acid to lower the PH levels of pool water.

Here are some side effects If pH is too high (above 8):
Chlorine activity is slowed and inefficient.
Scale formation on the walls
Water becomes cloudy and algae growth.
Filter is overworked & may become choked.
Eye & skin irritation may occur.
Picture “Decliner” PH+
Apart from above there are many other types of chemicals that are used in various circumstances. When it comes to pool chemicals it is best to let a trained pool technician or professionals handle your pool water chemistry. It is extremely important to keep your pool water clean and clear by using pool cleaning chemicals. Happy swimming.

PH- Minus

PH Reducer
Brand: AQUA CHEM
Lowers pH to ideal range of 7.2to 7.6 ppm
Improve Water clarity
Improve water Ph Level
Improve water Chemistry Stops eye irritation
Cloudy water
High pH Boosts chlorine to kill bacteria