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Model # P36025DE

Alternate Part #'s 71203, LZA71203A

Product Description

Total Alkalinity Increaser  

Total Alkalinity Plus raises the total alkalinity level in your pool to balance pH.  Balances pool water to help prevent eye irritation, equipment corrosion, and plaster etching.

  • 25 lb container
  • Compares to BioGuard Balance Pak 100
  • Sodium bicarbonate
  • Recommended alkalinity levels between 75ppm and 125ppm
  • Complete instructions for dosage on container

*Packaging may vary from image*

                                        Amount of Sodium Bicarbonate needed to increase Alkalinity
Desired Increase                                         Pool volume in gallons
1,000 5,000 10,000 20,000 50,000 100,000
10 ppm .14 lbs. .7 lbs. 1.4 lbs. 2.8 lbs. 7 lbs. 14 lbs.
20 ppm .28 lbs. 1.4 lbs. 2.8 lbs. 5.6 lbs. 14 lbs. 28 lbs.
30 ppm .42 lbs. 2.1 lbs. 4.2 lbs. 8.4 lbs. 21 lbs. 42 lbs.
40 ppm .56 lbs. 2.8 lbs. 5.6 lbs. 11.2 lbs. 28 lbs. 56 lbs.
50 ppm .70 lbs. 3.5 lbs. 7 lbs. 14.0 lbs. 35 lbs. 70 lbs.
*Caution: Do not add more than 10 lbs. per 10,000 gallons of water at one time. If the pool needs more than this, add the 10 lbs./10,000 gallons amount then retest 12 hours later. After testing, you can make the necessary adjustments. If the alkalinity is 50 ppm or lower, test for the presence of metals in the water before adjusting the alkalinity.

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Only Permitted For Sale In The Following States: 

  • Maine
  • Massachusetts
  • New Hampshire
  • Connecticut
  • Rhode Island
  • New York
  • Pennsylvania
  • New Jersey
  • Maryland
  • Virginia
  • North Carolina

Product Specifications

Type:
Alkalinity
Weight:
25 lbs.
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?     Asked on 10/18/2012by Guest

I just purchased a house with a pool. I tested the pool water and according to the chart, I need to adjust the pH, alkalinity, chlorine and calcium hardness levels. How much of each do I need to add to my pool?
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A  Answered on 10/18/2012 by InyoPools Product Specialist Patrick P.

The amounts of each chemical you will need to add will depend on the volume of the swimming pool (gallons) and the actual chemical levels. You can use our How To Guide for reference.
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?     Asked on 12/19/2012by Guest

What can we use in our salt water pool to lower the alkalinity?
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A  Answered on 12/19/2012 by InyoPools Product Specialist Patrick P.

To decrease the alkalinity level in you pool, you can use dry acid, muriatic acid or simply partially drain and refill the pool. Just use caution as the acid will bring down the pH as well.
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?     Asked on 12/20/2012by Guest

My test kit only check for chlorine and pH. What does the alkalinity do?
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A  Answered on 12/20/2012 by InyoPools Product Specialist Patrick P.

Total Alkalinity is a measure of the "buffering capacity" of water, or its ability to resist a change in pH. Low Total Alkalinity can cause: etching of pool plaster, corrosion of metal parts, staining of the pool surfaces, etc. High Total Alkalinity can cause cloudy water, burning of eyes, chlorine being ineffective, etc.
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?     Asked on 9/2/2014by Guest

How much of this alkalinity increaser or sodium bicarbonate can I add to my pool at once?
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A  Answered on 9/2/2014 by InyoPools Product Specialist Patrick P.

You should only add up to 10 lbs. per 10,000 gallons of pool water of our alkalinity increaser per treatment if needed. Also we advise to mix with pool water first and not to add any other chemicals in conjunction with it.  Follow the printed instructions if unsure and leave the pool running for 24 hrs after ward for proper circulation of the chemical.
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Difficulty

Est. Repair Time

Less than 1 hr

Tools Needed

None

Low Alkalinity

Written on 10/24/2020 by Guest

Drop in correct amount to bring up alkalinity level. Level increased in less than 1 hour. Most others I had to wait up to 4 hours for level to increase.

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Difficulty

Est. Repair Time

Less than 1 hr

Tools Needed

None

Chlorine not effective. Three pounds of alka up, chlorine reading rose.

Written on 8/23/2020 by Guest

Cloudy water despite shock. Added alka up; in 24 hours water clear as day.

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Difficulty

Est. Repair Time

Less than 1 hr

Tools Needed

None

Low chemical

Written on 8/1/2020 by Guest

Added more

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Difficulty

Est. Repair Time

4 to 8 hrs

Tools Needed

None

The test strip indicates a low level of Alkalinity

Written on 1/8/2018 by Guest

Spread desirable amount around the pool with the pump running, and make sure you do not mix with other chemicals at the same time.

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