EcoSmarte Pool System Manual page 7

The ECOsmarte Pool System requires you to measure two aspects
of your water chemistry on a regular basis: (1) Copper Ions and (2)
Potential Hydrogen (pH). Each test needs to be performed weekly.
pH TEST
Maintain pH within the specified ECOsmarte Water Parameters. pH must be
between 6.8 and 7.2. Any pH test kit should work fine. Follow the directions
included with your kit. Remember to:
(1)
Fill the sample container with pool water from at least 18" below the surface of
the pool. Avoid taking samples near the skimmers and return-jets.
(2)
Test pH before testing Copper ppm.
(3)
Hold tester at arms length (preferably out of direct sunlight) above the horizon.
Look at the sample water and compare to the color standard included with the
test kit. Read the pH value once match is obtained.
(4)
If a pH adjustment is necessary, use muriatic acid diluted with water in a 5 gal-
lon bucket. (Dilution is to prevent "shocking" any metals out of solution).
DO NOT USE DRY ACID. See pH TALK.
NOTE: We must also confirm minimum calcium of 400 ppm and 0 phos-
phates. While these tests are done less frequently, tests should be done
after heavy rainfall or stretches of extremely high heat.
• We can train your pH to remain Neutral. 6.8 to 7.2 is technically pH Neutral.
• The first two weeks after installation your pool may consume acid on a regular
basis. This is not unusual. If high consumption continues into the fourth week,
then possible nitrate and phosphate residuals are creating this problem and a
percentage of water may need to be drained back. Consider PHOS FREE.
• Radical changes in pH are not recommended.
• Rule of Thumb: If your pool is 15,000 gallons with a pH 7.6 or above, add at
least 1/2 gallon of acid; if your pool is 25,000 gallons or above, add at least a
full gallon.
• Acid consumption will vary according to pool water. However, pH measure-
ments are logarithmic. That is, your pool will need considerably less acid to
move from 7.2 to 6.8, then it will to move from 7.8 to 6.8.
• DILUTE ACID BEFORE PUTTING IN YOUR POOL
• Consider CO2 injection if acid demand exceeds one gallon per week after 3
weeks of operation. During the first year after purchase, all swimming pool
customers receive full credit on a trade-in to the automated CO2 system thru
your ECOsmarte dealer.
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TESTING YOUR WATER
pH TALK
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