Question about my pool ph and chlorine level

[mustang292]

Hi, maybe someone can help me. The level of ph and chlorine in my pool register as Very Low on my tester. Is it still safe to swim in?

[flyboy]

yes if its high then you dont want to swim

[YT2095]

Hmmm... there seems a conflict in terms there, if the PH reads low, then it`s not safe.

if the Cl reads low then you`re ok

 

BOTH cannot read "LOW" at the same time!

[mustang292]

BOTH cannot read "LOW" at the same time!

 

I assure you that I checked it several times and they both read "LOW". But from your answers it seems that it is safe to swim. Thanks! If i lose my eyesight, I'll contact you! LOL.

[YT2095]

low PH = Acidic, and the only acid would be from the Chlorine making Chlorous acid(s) (not a nice acid type for "Organics").

perhaps if the free Chlorine reads LOW that may because it`s already been converted!?

 

without seeing the meter and how it`s callibrated, I nor anyone else can actualy say it`s SAFE or Not.

 

it`s YOUR call!

[War Is Greed]

I have a year experience in swimming pool stores and I assure you that chlorine and pH can read low at the same time.

 

While it is not ideal to swim when your pH is low, I think you will be OK (assume it is at 7-7.2) I would not swim if it is lower than 7.

[YT2095]

well considering that 7 is neutral like pure water and 7.2 is on the side of alkaline, then sure, I agree with you. low is below 7

[War Is Greed]

well considering that 7 is neutral like pure water and 7.2 is on the side of alkaline, then sure, I agree with you. low is below 7

Optimal pool pH is 7.2-7.8, ideally 7.4-7.6.

[flyboy]

theres only one way to figure this out

 

 

swim in the pool!!!

[mustang292]

I swam in the pool and came out alive!