Pools & Spas

What should the pH level of my pool be?

The pH of a pool should be around 7.4. pH has a tendency to move up in a pool, due to dirt, sweat, lotion, urine, etc. Higher pH means less effective chlorine. You can usually lower the pH by adding muriatic acid.

What should the TDS level of my pool be?

The TDS of a pool doesn’t really have an official recommended value. For regular chlorine pools, most pool operators will try to keep the TDS around 1500 ppm (1.5 ppt). For a pool that has a salt-chlorine generator, the TDS value will depend on the manufacturer of the generator; it’s usually around 3500 ppm (3.5 ppt).

"We have chosen and use Hanna pHep4 meters to test our pools for about 10 years. They are very accurate, easy to calibrate and dependable. We particularly like the replaceable probes. We also have TDS meters for field use."
- Suzie, OK

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