Opens in a new window
Why Alkalinity Rises in Pools using CO2 for pH Management
24 June 2026

Why Alkalinity Rises in Pools using CO2 for pH Management

Rule Your Pool

About

[00:00] - Intro


[01:01] - How acid lowers pH


[03:14] - Hypochlorite chlorines


[04:20] - How hypochlorites are made


[06:20] - Chlorines leave behind muriatic acid in water


[07:28] - Excess hydroxides


[09:50] - What can be done to limit the alkalinity rise?


[12:01] - Closing


______________________________

Connect with us!

 

Realize your full potential.
Watershape University®

Water chemistry questions?
Orenda®

Questions? Comments? Or apply to sponsor the show:
ruleyourpool@gmail.com

 

Facebook: @ruleyourpool

YouTube: @rule-your-pool