mustang292 Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyboy Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 yes if its high then you dont want to swim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YT2095 Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang292 Posted August 5, 2005 Author Share Posted August 5, 2005 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YT2095 Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
War Is Greed Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YT2095 Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
War Is Greed Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyboy Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 theres only one way to figure this out swim in the pool!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang292 Posted August 6, 2005 Author Share Posted August 6, 2005 I swam in the pool and came out alive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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