{"product_id":"pool-ph-increaser-5-lb","title":"pH Increaser Powder – 5 lb","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH Increaser Powder – 5 lb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaise low swimming pool pH with pH Up, a sodium carbonate-based pool pH increaser available in a 5 lb size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufactured under the ClearView brand by Oreq Corporation, pH Up is designed to increase the pH of pool water when it falls below the manufacturer's recommended range of 7.2–7.6.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintaining the correct pH helps support swimmer comfort, protect pool equipment and maintain effective water treatment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is pH Up used for?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH Up is a granular pool water balancing product used to increase low pH.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts primary functions are to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaise pH when pool water becomes too acidic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelp restore the manufacturer's recommended pH range of 7.2–7.6.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupport proper pool water balance and sanitizer performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH Up is not a chlorine treatment, pool shock or algaecide. It does not replace regular pool sanitization.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen should you use pH Up?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe manufacturer's supplemental directions recommend using pH Up when pool water pH is below 7.2.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore treatment, check your pH using a suitable water test, such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/us.iopool.com\/collections\/accessories\/products\/iopool-6-in-1-pool-spa-test-strips-50-count\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eiopool 6-in-1 Pool \u0026amp; Spa Test Strips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf the pH is too high rather than too low, consider \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/us.iopool.com\/products\/ph-down\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH Down\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which is designed for the opposite adjustment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor continuous monitoring of pool pH, discover \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/us.iopool.com\/products\/eco-start-connect-smart-pool-monitor\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEcO Start + Connect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, iopool's smart water monitoring solution. The monitor helps you follow pH readings but does not replace the chemical product label.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDosage — how much pH Up should you add?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe amount of pH Up required depends on your pool volume in gallons and your current pH reading.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollow the dosage instructions printed on the US label of the product you receive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA verified numerical dosing chart cannot currently be provided because the manufacturer's supplementary instructions contain conflicting dosage figures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 5 lb package size does not establish a fixed number of gallons treated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to add pH Up to your pool\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTest your pool water to determine the current pH.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheck your pool volume in gallons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRead the US product label for the appropriate dose, required application method and any circulation instructions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApply the product according to those label directions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRetest the water as instructed and confirm the resulting pH.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe manufacturer's supplemental directions mention retesting pH after 30 minutes. This is a water-testing interval, not confirmation that swimming may resume after that time. The current US package label remains authoritative.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not assume the product must be pre-dissolved or added directly in dry form without checking the actual label.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey product information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ClearView pH Up\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pool pH increaser\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5 lb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForm:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Granular solid, marketed as powder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMain ingredient:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sodium carbonate (CAS 497-19-8)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Oreq Corporation, USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pictured packaging and manufacturer directions list 99.58% sodium carbonate and 0.42% inert ingredients. Confirm the ingredient declaration on the packaging supplied with your order.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatibility and water balance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH Up is documented for increasing pH in swimming pool water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecific use in saltwater pools, spas or hot tubs, and compatibility with individual filtration systems, pool surfaces or treatment equipment must be checked against the current product label.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH and total alkalinity are separate water balance parameters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf testing indicates that total alkalinity requires correction, review the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/us.iopool.com\/products\/total-alkalinity\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal Alkalinity Booster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rather than assuming a pH increaser is the appropriate treatment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant precautions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe linked Safety Data Sheet identifies serious eye irritation as a hazard associated with this product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWear appropriate eye and face protection when handling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid creating or breathing dust.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep out of reach of children.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid ingestion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not mix directly with other pool chemicals, particularly acids.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStore in the original container, tightly closed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollow all warnings and first-aid instructions on the US product label.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways review the complete \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oreqcorp.com\/documents\/1610_20171212161751.pdf\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClearView pH Up Safety Data Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oreqcorp.com\/documents\/1610_201872616621.pdf\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003emanufacturer's supplemental usage information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe supplemental document is not a substitute for the instructions and precautions on the product's US label.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is pH Up?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH Up is a sodium carbonate-based pool pH increaser used to raise low swimming pool pH.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow often should I use pH Up?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe manufacturer recommends testing pool pH daily. Add pH Up only when indicated by your water measurements and the product label, not automatically every day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs pH Up the same as an alkalinity booster?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. pH Up is marketed for increasing low pH, while a total alkalinity booster is intended to correct low total alkalinity. Test both parameters to determine which treatment is appropriate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes pH Up sanitize pool water?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. pH Up adjusts pool water pH. It is not a standalone sanitizer or disinfectant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"iopool","offers":[{"title":"5 lbs","offer_id":37241932480708,"sku":"BAS-PHP-5LB-O-V1","price":44.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0507\/0336\/8388\/products\/Image03_5.jpg?v=1619678532","url":"https:\/\/us.iopool.com\/en-ca\/products\/pool-ph-increaser-5-lb","provider":"iopool US","version":"1.0","type":"link"}