Jordan Bennett
Poolside Fix · Oct 6, 2026
Fix
These sample amounts apply only to this fictional profile. Do not use them for another pool or hot tub.
Water at a glance
| Reading | Your result | Target / reference | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free chlorine | 1.2 ppm | 2–4 ppm | Measured step |
| pH | 7.8 | 7.2–7.6 | Measured step |
| Water temperature | 80°F | No universal chemical target; follow equipment limits and swimmer needs | See action |
| Water clarity | Clear; bottom visible | Clear; entire bottom visible | In range |
| Combined chlorine | 0.2 ppm | 0.4 ppm or less | In range |
| Total alkalinity | 90 ppm | 80–120 ppm for the saved surface profile | In range |
| Cyanuric acid | 45 ppm | 30–50 ppm routine target | In range |
| Calcium hardness | 260 ppm | 200–400 ppm for the saved surface profile | In range |
Water temperature: no chemical addition. Check equipment operating limits; record again with the next test.
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One product at a time.
Jordan Bennett · Oct 6, 2026
Resolve safety stops first. These are separate first-step estimates, not a list to add together. Follow each prerequisite; after any addition, wait and retest before recalculating the next. Never combine products.
10% liquid chlorine (sodium hypochlorite)
First addition only. Recalculate after a fresh test.
Correct pH safety stops when the product label requires it. Add sanitizer alone with circulation running.
Check again: Circulate 30 minutes; retest after 2 hours, or longer if the label requires.
Keep separate: Do not add acid, another sanitizer, shock or algaecide during the wait.
31.45% muriatic acid
First addition only. Recalculate after a fresh test.
Correct a sanitizer safety stop first unless the sanitizer label requires pH correction. Add acid alone at an open return with the pump running, following the label.
Check again: Circulate 30 minutes; retest after 2 hours, or longer if the label requires.
Keep separate: Do not add chlorine, soda ash, borax or bicarbonate during the acid wait.
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