Total alkalinity is a value of the concentration of all alkaline substances dissolved in water that both attract and release hydrogen ions. This interaction with hydrogen happens because alkalinity creates a buffer against the change in pH. The total amount of alkali is the sum of substances such as bicarbonate, carbonate and hydroxide along with cyanurate alkalinity. When acid is added, this alkali neutralizes some of the acid. In other words, the total amount of alkali is a measure of the ability of the water to resist the change in pH value. In particular, the amount of alkali slows the decrease of the pH value in the water. Too much alkaline causes the pH value to rise. In short, the higher the total alkali content, the more acid must be added to lower the pH value.
Total alkalinity is measured in parts per million (ppm). Depending on the type of chlorine used, the ideal range is 80-120 ppm. For example, trichloroethylene has a pH of 2.8, which is quite acidic. Therefore, your pool needs a higher alkalinity level.
As can be seen, the total amount of alkali is determined not by how alkaline the water is, but by the amount or concentration in the water.
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