Chemical balance regulators for swimming pools

Maintaining the chemical balance of the pool water is essential for keeping it clean, clear and suitable for swimming. A correct water balance also helps to optimise the effectiveness of disinfection treatments and to protect the various components of the pool system.

In this category, you will find chemical balance regulators for swimming pools, designed to correct the main water parameters. We offer a range of solutions for regulating pH, adjusting alkalinity and controlling hardness, tailored to the specific needs of each swimming pool.

Products for regulating the chemical balance of the swimming pool

Water can exhibit various imbalances that require specific treatments. It is therefore important to analyse its parameters before applying any product and to select the appropriate water conditioner.

Acids for swimming pools

Pool acids are mainly used to lower the pH level when it is above the recommended value. Keeping the pH within the correct range enhances the effectiveness of disinfectants and helps to maintain suitable conditions for swimming.

pH bases and pH increasers

When the pH of the water is too low, it is necessary to use a pH buffer or pH increaser for swimming pools. These products help to raise the pH and restore the water’s chemical balance.

Alkalinity regulators

The alkalinity of swimming pool water is directly linked to pH stability. If the alkalinity is too low, the pH is more likely to fluctuate.

Alkalinity regulators enable this parameter to be adjusted and help to maintain a more stable chemical balance in the water.

Hardness enhancers

Water hardness is mainly related to the concentration of calcium and other minerals. When these levels are too low, it may be necessary to use a pool water hardness booster to correct this parameter.

Maintaining the correct hardness level is part of proper water maintenance and helps to prevent problems arising from a mineral imbalance.

Why is it important to monitor the chemical balance of water?

The chemical balance of a swimming pool depends on various parameters, which must be maintained within appropriate levels. The main ones include pH, alkalinity and water hardness. A correctly adjusted pH enables disinfectants to work more effectively and helps to maintain the water in good condition. Meanwhile, balanced alkalinity helps to stabilise the pH, whilst controlling water hardness helps to maintain suitable conditions for both the water and the system. For this reason, swimming pool maintenance should always begin with a water analysis to identify which parameters need to be corrected.

What sort of regulator does my swimming pool need?

The product you should use will depend on the setting you need to adjust:
  • If the pH is too high: use an acidic product to lower it.
  • If the pH is too low: use a pH buffer or pH increaser.
  • If the alkalinity is too low: use a specific alkalinity regulator.
  • If the water hardness is too low: use a water hardness booster.
Before applying any product, check the water parameters and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for use and dosage.

Frequently asked questions about chemical balance controllers

It depends on which parameters need to be adjusted. The most common products are pH adjusters, alkalinity adjusters and water hardness boosters. It is advisable to test the water first to determine what treatment is required.

When the pH is above the recommended level, an acid regulator is used to lower it. The amount required will depend on the water parameters and the characteristics of the product used.

If the pH is too low, you can use a pH buffer or pH increaser to raise it. It is important to carry out a water test beforehand and follow the dosage instructions provided by the manufacturer.

Alkalinity helps to stabilise the pH of the water. When alkalinity levels are too low, the pH can fluctuate frequently, making it difficult to maintain the pool. An alkalinity regulator allows you to correct this imbalance.

Hardness refers mainly to the concentration of calcium and other minerals present in the water. It is one of the parameters that must be monitored as part of the pool’s chemical maintenance.

The first step is to analyze the pool water to check the pH, alkalinity and hardness levels. Depending on the results, you will be able to identify which parameter needs adjusting and choose the right product.

Ideal values
of each parameter
Phosphates
Alkalinity
pH
Calcium hardness
Free chlorine
Combined chlorine
Stabilizer
Bromine
Iron
Copper
Nitrates
0 ppb
100 ppm
7,2
300 ppm
1,5 ppm
<0,6 ppm
25 ppm
3 ppm
0 ppm
<0,6 ppm
0 ppm

Perfect pools with

Valeurs idéales
de chaque paramètre
Phosphates
Alcalinité
pH
Dureté calcique
Chlore libre
Chlore combiné
Stabilisant
Brome
Fer
Cuivre
Nitrates
0 ppb
100 ppm
7,2
300 ppm
1,5 ppm
<0,6 ppm
25 ppm
3 ppm
0 ppm
<0,6 ppm
0 ppm

Piscines parfaites avec

Ideal values
of each parameter
Phosphates
Alkalinity
pH
Calcium hardness
Free chlorine
Combined chlorine
Stabilizer
Bromine
Iron
Copper
Nitrates
0 ppb
100 ppm
7,2
300 ppm
1,5 ppm
<0,6 ppm
25 ppm
3 ppm
0 ppm
<0,6 ppm
0 ppm

Perfect pools with