Pool Care

Testing

Testing the pool 2-3 times a week is important for maintaining adequate water balance and sanitizer levels. It also ensures swimmer comfort.Take a sample of pool water to your SUN® dealer at least every 2-3 weeks for a complete analysis. This is your best guarantee of keeping your pool on track and preventing problems.Balance pool water to the following levels in order to prevent scaling or corrosive action — and to achieve maximum swimmer comfort.

Test Range
pH 7.2 – 7.6
Total Alkalinity 125 – 150 parts per million (ppm)
Calcium Hardness: concrete pools 200 – 275 ppm
Calcium Hardness: vinyl pools 175 – 225 ppm
Free Chlorine Level 1 – 3 ppm
Bromine Level 1 – 3 ppm
Metals: Copper 0 ppm
Metals: Iron 0 ppm

To ensure that proper calcium levels are maintained — and no metals are present in the pool water — take a sample of water to your SUN® professional dealer every 2-3 weeks for complete testing and analysis.