Pool Alkalinity Test | How To Test Pool Alkalinity

Watch this video for instructions on how to test the alkalinity of your pool. Alkalinity indicates the water's ability to handle pH changes. Learn how to test alkalinity and what the typical pool alkalinity range is. To test your HydroWorx pool water's alkalinity, follow these steps using a Taylor test kit: - Fill the comparator with 25 mL of pool water. - Add two drops of R-0007 (thiosulfate) and swirl to mix. - Add five drops of R-0008 (total alkalinity indicator). The sample will turn green. - Add R-0009 (Sulfuric Acid) one drop at a time until the solution turns red. Count the number of drops as you go. - Multiply the number of drops by 10 to determine water alkalinity. The ideal range is 80-120. TIMESTAMPS [0:00] Preparing for alkalinity testing [0:17] Adding R-0007 (thiosulfate) [0:34] Adding R-0008 (total akalinity indicator) [1:02] Adding R-0009 (sulfuric acid) [1:38] Calculating alkalinity range Learn more about pool water chemistry: https://www.hydroworx.com/blog/water-chemistry-tips-from-our-service-experts/ Subscribe to our channel for more HydroWorx pool maintenance tips: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzuimRvVUG81b_1p0919xSQ?sub_confirmation=1 Join the conversation! Twitter: https://twitter.com/HydroWorx Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hydroworx Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/hydroworxpools/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hydroworx/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hydroworx-international-inc-