4 Things to Know About Saltwater Pool pH

Keep pH between 7.4 and 7.6 Outside that range, your chlorine generator stops working efficiently and water can get cloudy or corrosive.

Saltwater pools drift upward naturally The electrolysis process itself raises pH, so you’ll need to test more often than with a standard chlorine pool.

Use liquid pH decreaser Muriatic acid or sodium bisulfate works best. Add small amounts, wait a few hours, then retest.

Test twice a week Don’t overthink it. Regular testing and small adjustments are all you need.