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    Chemical Dosing Charts
    DOSAGE REQUIRED TO CHEMICALLY TREAT 10,000 GALLONS OF WATER

    Parameter - Chemical

      Required Dosage

    Free Chlorine   1 ppm   10 ppm
    Calcium Hypochlorite   2 oz   20 oz
    Sodium Hypochlorite   13 oz   64 oz
    Chlorine Gas   1.3 oz   13 oz


    Neutralize Chlorine       10 ppm
    Sodium Thiosulfate       10 oz


    Increase Total Alkalinity       10 ppm
    Sodium Bicarbonate       24 oz


    Increase Calcium Hardness       10 ppm
    Calcium Chloride 77%       20 oz
    Calcium Chloride 100%       16 oz


    Increase Stabilizer       10 ppm
    Cyanuric Acid       6 1/2 oz


    1 lb. = 16 ounces
    1 gallon = 128 ounces

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    FORMULA

    Chemical to Add = Amount of Chemical x Amount of Desired Change x Pool Gallons
        [given on table]   10 ppm   10,000 gallons


    Example:
    Raise alkalinity from 50 ppm to 300 ppm of alkalinity on 150,000 gallon pool (in pounds).

    Chemical Added = 24 oz x (300 ppm - 50 ppm) x 150,000 gallons
            10 ppm   10,000 gallons


    Chemical Added = 24 oz x 250 ppm x 150,000 gallons = 9000 oz x 1 lbs = 562.5 lbs
            10 ppm   10,000 gallons       16 oz    

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    TO INCREASE pH

    Amount of Soda Ash needed to raise pH to 7.4

    Actual pH 10,000 gallons 25,000 gallons 50,000 gallons
    6.6 1 1/2 lbs 3 3/4 lbs 7 1/2 lbs
    6.8 1 1/4 lbs 3 lbs 6 lbs
    7.0 1 lbs 2 1/4 lbs 4 3/4 lbs
    7.2 3/4 lb 2 lbs 3 1/4 lbs

    To Add: Fill a clean bucket with water. Carefully add soda ash. For best results, dilute soda ash as much as possible with water. Stir until dissolved with a clean rod. Pour solution down sides of pool. Close the pool for at least 15 minutes before allowing swimmers to re-enter.

    Warning: Do not add more than 1 pound of soda ash per 10,000 gallons of water at a time as it may cause the pool to cloud ("milky" consistency). Also, if your alkalinity is over 120 ppm, the addition of soda ash may also cause your water to cloud.


    TO LOWER pH

    Amount of Muriatic Acid needed to lower pH to 7.6

    Actual pH 10,000 gallons 25,000 gallons 50,000 gallons
    8.4 1/4 gallon 3/4 gallon 1 1/2 gallon
    8.2 3 1/2 cups 1/2 gallon 1 gallon
    8.0 2 1/2 cups 1 1/2 quarts 3 quarts
    7.8 1 1/3 cups 3 1/4 cups 1 1/2 quarts

    To Add: Wear protective clothing including acid-resistant apron, chemical resistant gloves, approved breathing apparatus and eye protection. Fill a clean bucket with water. Add Muriatic Acid to water. Carefully pour down side of pool distributing solution over as large an area as possible. Close the pool for at least 30 minutes before allowing swimmers to re-enter.

    Warning: Never mix acid with any other chemicals. If splashed in eye, immediately irrigate with water for at least 15 minutes with large amounts of water - Call 911. If splashed on skin, wash with large amounts of water for at least 30 seconds.

    1 quart = 32 ounces
    1 cup = 8 ounces

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