Leslie's - Alkalinity Up Increaser

If you're looking to raise your Total Alkalinity without significantly affecting your pH levels, then the perfect solution is Leslie's Alkalinity Up. With 100% sodium bicarbonate, Alkalinity Up will raise your TA(Total Alkalinity) in your pool or spa with ease to make a safe and clean swimming environment.

Raising Total Alkalinity

Primary Sanitizer Type Ideal TA Range

• Bromine 100-120 ppm
• Cal-hypo 80-100 ppm
• Dichlor 100-120 ppm
• Liquid chlorine 80-100 ppm
• Trichlor 100-120 ppm

Total Alkalinity is necessary to keep your pH levels balanced, and low Total Alkalinity can also cause damage to pools systems and irritation for swimmers. Leslie's Alkalinity Up raises Total Alkalinity levels to more acceptable ranges to prevent such harm and keep the pH where it is. Just add 1-1/2lb of Alkalinity Up for every 10,000 gallons in your swimming pool to raise the alkalinity level by approximately 10 ppm.

Importance of Total Alkalinity

Total Alkalinity Up may be one out of many chemicals you keep in your shed but just like the rest it plays a crucial role in keeping your water chemistry healthy and balanced. Having the right level of Total Alkalinity is essential for having optimal sanitizer performance, protection of your pool and the equipment, and for the comfort of the swimmers. When TA levels are off, it causes the pH to become unstable and can cause metal corrosion and staining of pool surfaces. As well as the pool water itself becomes more acidic, which will cause the occupants of the pool to have eye and skin irritation.

AccuBlue In-Store Water Testing

Water testing and pool chemicals go hand in hand when balancing pool water. Leslie's makes it easy with in-store water testing that offers precise water testing and customized treatment plans. Take the guesswork out of balancing your pool water and stop by your local Leslie's pool store for a FREE AccuBlue Water Test, keeping your pool clean, safe, and beautiful. Find your closest Leslie's Pool Store today and stop by for your free pool water test!

AccuBlue Home Digital Pool Water Testing

Leslie's makes pool maintenance easy with AccuBlue Home at-home digital water tester. Leslie's AccuBlue Home is the total solution for a healthy swimming pool. It all starts with the testing device, which employs Leslie's state-of-the-art water testing technology to give you comprehensive water chemistry results and recommendations in 60 seconds -- all from the comfort of your own home. It's the only at-home pool water test that precisely measures 10 aspects of water chemistry. Learn more: Leslie's AccuBlue Home.

Common Questions:

What is the difference between Soda Ash and Alkalinity Up?

Leslie's Soda Ash effects and raises both your Total Alkalinity level and your pH level. Leslie's Alkalinity Up will mainly increase the Total Alkalinity in your water and will keep the pH level the close to the same. The active ingredient in Alkalinity Up is sodium bicarbonate while the active ingredient in Soda Ash is sodium carbonate.

How much should I add to my water?

For Leslie's Alkalinity Up you should add a dosage of 1-1/2 lb for every 10,000 gallons of water being treated to raise total alkalinity level approximately 10 ppm.