To get clean water, you need to try to achieve the recommended values below.
Whichever disinfectant you use, it is important that the alkalinity and PH value always follow the recommended values.
Start by measuring with one of our testing instrument. Measure chlorine/bromine, alkalinity and pH.
We recommend this starter pack in the form Aquacheck digital reader which is a complete kit to measure your water via test strips.
If you are prepared to go up a bit in price, then our Scuba 2 a good alternative that measures water more accurately and photometrically.
If you want the very best and to measure as well as read values in your mobile phone automatically, you should consider buying a Blue Connect.
| Ideal value | Adjust with | |
|---|---|---|
| pH value | 7,0 - 7.4 | pH Plus, pH Minus |
| Alkalinity value | 80 - 120 mg/l (ppm) | Alkalinity Up, Down |
| Degree of hardness | 150 - 250 mg/l (ppm) | Hardness Up |
| Chlorine | 1.0 - 3.0 mg/l (ppm) | Chlorine |
| Active acid | 5.0 - 8.0 mg/l (ppm) | Shock |
| Bromine | 2.0 - 3.0 mg/l (ppm) | Bromine |
