With so many types of chemicals available for swimming pools, it can be tough to determine which ones are appropriate and how those swimming pool chemicals should be used. Swimming pool chemicals can be divided into several broad groups: Sanitizers, pH adjusters, Balancers, Stabilizers and Specialty chemicals. Always test your water with a good quality test kit, before adding any chemicals to the water.

Swimming Pool Sanitizers: Sanitizers are chemicals that keep the pool safe and free from germs and algae. Typical sanitizers include chlorine and bromine.

pH Adjusters: Having the right pH serves many purposes. A pH of 7.4-7.6 is very easy on the eyes and skin. A lower pH may be irritating to the eyes,corrosive to the pool, and will affect how fast the sanitizer is used up. A higher pH may cause scaling and lower the sanitizer's ability to work properly. Ideally the pH should be 7.4-7.6, but in some situations a pH of 7.2-7.8 is acceptable.pH plays an important role in balancing your swimming pool. Remember, an acid will lower the pH and a base will increase the pH.

Balancers:I will include two chemicals in this category, Alkalinity Increaser and Calcium Increaser. These two chemicals help balance the pool and maintain the pH. They are important in preventingdeterioration of the swimming pool equipment and pool surface.

Stabilizers: In this category I only include a chemical called CyanuricAcid or Chlorine Stabilizer. The main purpose of this chemical is to save you money by reducing the amount of chlorine being used. It does not work in Bromine pools.
Specialty Chemicals: Included in this category are Algaecides, Water Clarifiers, Metal Removers and Phosphate Removers. Each of these, as their names imply, are used to solve specific pool problems.

Understanding Swimming pool chemistry will help make it easier for you to maintain your swimming pool. A properly maintained pool is generally less costly and more durable. Always use name brand chemicals to avoid introducing contaminates into the pool. Generally speaking, every swimming pool, whether above ground or in-ground, concrete, vinyl or fiberglass, will require proper use of pool chemicals. The acceptable ranges of each type of pool chemicals are different,depending on the surface of the pool. The amount of each chemical added to your pool will vary according to the volume of the pool.

Improper balancing of your swimming can increase the possibility of deterioration of the swimming pool structure. Proper water balance means Proper pH, alkalinity and calcium levels. Proper water balance is affected by temperature and the total interaction of everything else that has been added to the swimming pool over time. Always use good quality name brand chemicals

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Owning a swimming pool can be a joy, but it is important to protect your investment by learning how to use the right chemicals in the appropriate balance. Chemical treatment is an extremely crucial facet of maintaining a swimming-pool.For additional information on swimming pool chemicals please see: http://www.mypool.com/Products/Catalog/swimming-pool-chemicals.htm, and for a more in-depth look at balancing your swimming pool please see: http://www.mypool.com/Help-files/Chemistry/Saturation-Index.htm