Baking Soda
Sodium bicarbonate — the standard product for raising total alkalinity in pool water.
Definition
Sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO₃), commonly called baking soda, is the standard product for raising total alkalinity in pool water. It raises TA with a modest, predictable pH increase (typically 0.1–0.2 pH units for a standard dose). 1.5 lbs per 10,000 gallons raises TA by approximately 10 ppm. Pre-dissolve in a bucket of pool water before broadcasting around the pool perimeter. Pool-grade sodium bicarbonate is identical in chemistry to food-grade baking soda but is sold in larger quantities.
Quick Facts
- Units
- lbs, oz
- Also Known As
- sodium bicarbonate, baking soda, bicarb, alkalinity increaser
Relationships
Outgoing Relationships
- solves → Corrosion
Incoming Relationships
- affected by ← Total Alkalinity
- requires ← Total Alkalinity