Document LTM0884 rev 2e
Water Chemistry
Check water chemistry regularly and maintain within recommended levels. Standards vary in different residential and commercial applications. Follow all local applicable codes.
NOTICE
Failure to heed the following may result in damage to equipment.
- Do not allow water to flow through chiller when refinishing or acid washing a pool. Either use an installed bypass to route water away from chiller or deactivate filter pump.
- To avoid damage to equipment, monitor and maintain chemistry within recommended levels.
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CHEMISTRY LEVEL CHART (RESIDENTIAL) |
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| CHEMICAL | POOLS | SPAS |
| Chlorine | 1.0 – 3.0 ppm | 3.0 – 5.0 ppm |
| Bromine | 2.0 – 6.0 ppm | 2.0 – 6.0 ppm |
| Cyanuric Acid | 30 – 50 ppm | 30 – 50 ppm |
| pH | 7.4 – 7.6 | 7.4 – 7.6 |
| Total Alkalinity | 80 – 120 ppm | 80 – 120 ppm |
| Calcium Hardness | 200 – 400 ppm | 150 – 250 ppm |
| Total Dissolved Solids* | 0 – 1,500 ppm | 1,500 ppm above start-up of total dissolved solids in spas |
| * | Salt from a chlorine generator is not included in Total Dissolved Solids. |