Canonical Dataset
🧪 Dosage Matrices
Canonical dosage calculation matrices for pool and spa chemicals. Coefficients define the product quantity required to change a parameter by 1 unit in 10,000 gallons. Used by all calculators and generators.
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Values in this dataset are sourced in the following order (highest authority first):
- 1. industry-standards
- 2. manufacturer-documentation
- 3. scientific-literature
- 4. editorial-interpretation
Records (13)
| id | product | productId | activePercent | parameter | changePerUnit | volumeBase | volumeUnit | coefficient | coefficientUnit | coefficientGrams | supportedPoolTypes | cyaContribution | phEffect | notes | calciumContributionPpmPerOz | cyaContributionUnit | coefficientLbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| liquid-chlorine-10pct | Liquid Chlorine (10%) | liquid-chlorine | 10 | free-chlorine | 1 | 10000 | gallons | 10.7 | fl oz | 29.5 | residential-pool saltwater-pool hot-tub commercial-pool indoor-pool outdoor-pool | 0 | slight-increase | Preferred product for routine chlorination and shock. No CYA accumulation. Degrades ~30% per 60 days at room temperature. | — | — | — |
| liquid-chlorine-12pct | Liquid Chlorine (12.5%) | liquid-chlorine | 12.5 | free-chlorine | 1 | 10000 | gallons | 8.6 | fl oz | 29.5 | residential-pool saltwater-pool hot-tub commercial-pool indoor-pool outdoor-pool | 0 | slight-increase | Higher concentration. More economical. Same active ingredient as 10%. | — | — | — |
| calcium-hypochlorite-65pct | Calcium Hypochlorite (65%) | calcium-hypochlorite | 65 | free-chlorine | 1 | 10000 | gallons | 2 | oz (dry) | 58.2 | residential-pool saltwater-pool hot-tub commercial-pool outdoor-pool | 0 | increase | Pre-dissolve in water before adding. Do not add to skimmer. Adds calcium — relevant at high CH. Do not mix with trichlor. | 0.39 | — | — |
| calcium-hypochlorite-73pct | Calcium Hypochlorite (73%) | calcium-hypochlorite | 73 | free-chlorine | 1 | 10000 | gallons | 1.8 | oz (dry) | 51.8 | residential-pool saltwater-pool hot-tub commercial-pool outdoor-pool | 0 | increase | Higher concentration calcium hypochlorite. Same handling precautions as 65%. | — | — | — |
| sodium-dichlor-56pct | Sodium Dichlor (56%) | sodium-dichlor | 56 | free-chlorine | 1 | 10000 | gallons | 2.4 | oz (dry) | 67.6 | residential-pool outdoor-pool | 0.9 | neutral | Each oz adds ~0.9 ppm CYA per 10,000 gal. Use sparingly to avoid CYA accumulation. Dissolves rapidly. | — | ppm CYA per oz per 10k gal | — |
| trichlor-tablets-90pct | Trichlor Tablets (90%) | trichlor-tablets | 90 | free-chlorine | 1 | 10000 | gallons | 1.5 | oz (dry) | 42.1 | residential-pool outdoor-pool | 0.6 | decrease | Slow-dissolving. pH ~2.9, adds acidity over time. CYA accumulates with routine use. Do not mix with cal-hypo. | — | ppm CYA per oz per 10k gal | — |
| muriatic-acid-31pct-ph | Muriatic Acid (31.45%) — pH Reduction | muriatic-acid | 31.45 | ph | -0.1 | 10000 | gallons | 1.3 | fl oz | — | residential-pool saltwater-pool hot-tub commercial-pool indoor-pool outdoor-pool | — | decrease | Approximate. Actual dose depends on current pH, alkalinity, and cyanuric acid level. Pre-dilute before adding. Add near return jets. | — | — | — |
| muriatic-acid-31pct-ta | Muriatic Acid (31.45%) — Alkalinity Reduction | muriatic-acid | 31.45 | total-alkalinity | -10 | 10000 | gallons | 13 | fl oz | — | residential-pool saltwater-pool hot-tub commercial-pool indoor-pool outdoor-pool | — | decrease | To lower TA: add acid, allow CO2 to off-gas with aeration, then retest. Multiple treatments may be required. | — | — | — |
| soda-ash-100pct-ph | Soda Ash (Sodium Carbonate, 100%) — pH Increase | soda-ash | 100 | ph | 0.2 | 10000 | gallons | 8 | oz (dry) | — | residential-pool saltwater-pool hot-tub commercial-pool indoor-pool outdoor-pool | — | increase | Approximate. Pre-dissolve in water bucket before adding to pool. May cause temporary cloudiness. | — | — | — |
| baking-soda-100pct-ta | Baking Soda (Sodium Bicarbonate, 100%) — Alkalinity Increase | baking-soda | 100 | total-alkalinity | 10 | 10000 | gallons | 24 | oz (dry) | — | residential-pool saltwater-pool hot-tub commercial-pool indoor-pool outdoor-pool | — | slight-increase | 1.5 lbs raises TA by ~10 ppm in 10,000 gallons. Add around pool perimeter with pump running. | — | — | 1.5 |
| calcium-chloride-77pct-ch | Calcium Chloride (Anhydrous, 77%) — Calcium Hardness Increase | calcium-chloride | 77 | calcium-hardness | 10 | 10000 | gallons | 27.2 | oz (dry) | — | residential-pool saltwater-pool hot-tub commercial-pool indoor-pool outdoor-pool | — | none | 1.7 lbs raises CH by ~10 ppm in 10,000 gal. Pre-dissolve in large bucket of water — reacts exothermically. Add slowly near return. | — | — | 1.7 |
| stabilizer-100pct-cya | Stabilizer / CYA Granules (100%) — CYA Increase | stabilizer | 100 | cyanuric-acid | 10 | 10000 | gallons | 20.8 | oz (dry) | — | residential-pool saltwater-pool outdoor-pool | — | none | 1.3 lbs raises CYA by ~10 ppm in 10,000 gal. Dissolves slowly (24–48 hrs). Place in nylon sock near return jet. | — | — | 1.3 |
| pool-salt-99pct | Pool Salt (NaCl, 99.9%) — Salt Increase | pool-salt | 99.9 | salt | 10 | 10000 | gallons | 213.3 | oz (dry) | — | saltwater-pool | — | none | 13.3 lbs raises salt by ~10 ppm in 10,000 gal. High-purity NaCl required (no additives). Pre-dissolve in shallow end. | — | — | 13.3 |
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