Why do I have to "shock" my pool water?
"Shocking" your pool water chemically destroys the organic contaminants introduced by bathers and the environment. They restore water clarity, help maintain water balance and eliminate the main causes of eye and nose irritation.

What is the purpose of sanitizing my pool?
Sanitizing pool water kills bacterian that can be harmful to bathers and also aids in controlling algae. You need to constatnly check and maintian your saitizer level because bacteria enters the pool continuously from many sources.

What is pH?
It's a way to measure the acidity or alkanlinity of water. This is the most important part of chemical balance because it protects the equipment, allows the sanitizer to do its best job and icnreases swimmer enjoyment.
Ideal range 7.4 to 7.6

What is total alkalinity (TA)?
It's a measure of the water's ability to resist changes in pH can be affected by environmental factors such as acid rain, pollution, run-off from the surrounding land, and fertilizers-just to name a few. Keeping the TA at the proper range will elp prevent pH from fluctuating and help prevent scale and cloudy water.
Ideal range 125 to 150 ppm