MiniKit total alkalinity analysis

Total Alkalinity Analysis

• Minikit Total Alkalinity Analysis (carbonates, bicarbonates and hydroxides)
• Measuring range 10 - 500 mg/l
• The pH of the water is directly affected by the alkalinity causing alterations
• Ideal for public pools
• The ideal Total Alkalinity is 80 to 150 ppm.

what is total alkalinity?

Total alkalinity indicates the amount of dissolved alkaline material in the pool water (carbonates, bicarbonates and hydroxides).

The alkalinity is directly linked to the pH, so if the alkalinity is too high, the pH will tend to rise constantly, leading to cloudy water, scaling and the need for continuous chlorination.

The opposite will happen if the alkalinity is too low, producing corrosion, eye irritation and greenish water.

The ideal Total Alkalinity is 80 to 150 ppm.