Arch Chemical 5Lb Hth Ph Plus (Pack Of 6) 61301 Water Balancers & Maintenance Products

by ARCH CHEMICAL

Product Features

• Sodium carbonate/soda ash
• 5 lb.
• Raises ph levels in pools
• Prevents corrosion

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14.7 x 9.9 x 12.8 inches ; 33 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 30 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0000E5U6F
• Item model number: 61301
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #117,531 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)

Product Description

HTH, 5 LB, PH Plus, Soda Ash, Raises PH In Pool.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Fixed out low pH problem, easy to apply, May 22, 2009

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This review is from: Arch Chemical 5Lb Hth Ph Plus (Pack Of 6) 61301 Water Balancers & Maintenance Products

The ideal range for pH in swimming pool water should be from 7.0 - 7.6. Such a level should prevent burning eye sensation and itchy skin. The pH of our eyes is 7.2 to 7.4 and, the closer the pool water is to that level, the more comfortable we feel while in the pool. In addition to that, low pH levels would increase the chlorine consumption and corrode metal parts faster.

I had to use the pH Plus on our pool right after opening it because 5 months of it being covered and receiving nothing but (acid) rain tends to reduce the pH level drastically. On our 20-25,000 gal. pool, I had to use 2 5-lbs. containers to raise the pH to a level from where natural factors: sun, wind, us swimming in the pool would raise it and keep it at acceptable levels.

Note: I bought my 'hth pH Increaser' from a 'brick and mortar' store but, by simply looking at the shipping weight listed here and at the price, this MUST be a six-pack offer. I suggest that the vendor specifies or clarifies this in the product specs.