Pool Total Alkalinity Increaser – 5 lb
Raise low total alkalinity and help stabilize your pool's pH with ClearView Total Alkalinity Booster.
This 5 lb pool alkalinity increaser contains 100% sodium bicarbonate and is designed to improve water balance by increasing total alkalinity (TA), the water's ability to resist sudden pH changes.
What is Total Alkalinity Booster used for?
Total Alkalinity Booster raises the total alkalinity of swimming pool water.
Maintaining adequate total alkalinity helps:
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Reduce sudden pH fluctuations, also known as pH bounce.
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Support more stable pool water chemistry.
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Maintain balanced water conditions that help protect pool surfaces and equipment.
It is a water balancer, not a pool sanitizer or a dedicated pH increaser.
When should you use it?
Use Total Alkalinity Booster when water testing shows that your pool's total alkalinity needs to be increased.
The manufacturer's directions state that pool water should have at least 50 ppm total alkalinity.
Before making adjustments, measure your pool's total alkalinity with a water test kit or iopool 6-in-1 Pool & Spa Test Strips.
Total alkalinity should be evaluated separately from pH. If your main concern is low pH, pH Up is a different product formulated specifically to raise pool pH.
How much Total Alkalinity Booster should I add?
According to ClearView's manufacturer directions, 1 lb of Total Alkalinity Booster increases total alkalinity by 12 ppm in 5,000 gallons of pool water.
| Pool water volume | Product dosage | Stated TA increase |
|---|---|---|
| 5,000 gallons | 1 lb (16 oz) | 12 ppm |
The appropriate total amount depends on your pool's water volume and measured alkalinity.
This dosage is taken from the manufacturer's basic usage document. Always verify it against the directions on the actual US product label before application.
How to use Total Alkalinity Booster
The manufacturer provides the following application method:
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Test your water. Measure total alkalinity with a pool water test kit and determine the amount needed.
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Keep the filter running. Add the product during evening hours while the filtration system is operating.
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Distribute the product. Broadcast the recommended dosage evenly over a wide area in the deepest part of the pool.
Follow all additional application, handling and safety directions on the actual product label.
Key product information
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product | ClearView Total Alkalinity Booster |
| Product type | Pool total alkalinity increaser |
| Ingredient | Sodium bicarbonate (sodium hydrogen carbonate) |
| Composition | 100% sodium bicarbonate, per SDS |
| CAS number | 144-55-8 |
| Form | White crystalline powder |
| Net weight | 5 lb |
| Manufacturer | Oreq Corporation |
Compatibility and water monitoring
The manufacturer's usage directions cover swimming pools.
Specific compatibility with saltwater pools, spas, individual pool finishes or chemical dosing systems should be checked against the complete US product label and equipment instructions.
For ongoing pH monitoring, EcO Start + Connect measures pH, ORP and water temperature.
EcO does not directly measure total alkalinity. A separate water test is required to measure TA.
Important precautions
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Read and follow the complete instructions, warnings and first-aid information on the actual US product label.
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Keep out of reach of children.
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Avoid creating dust during handling.
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The SDS specifies safety glasses with side shields and protective gloves.
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Store in a dry location, away from acids.
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Do not mix the product directly with incompatible chemicals.
The manufacturer's basic usage sheet does not establish a waiting time before swimming. Follow the complete product label for any applicable restrictions.
Frequently asked questions
What is Total Alkalinity Booster?
Total Alkalinity Booster is a sodium bicarbonate-based pool water balancer that raises total alkalinity and helps reduce sudden pH fluctuations.
How much Total Alkalinity Booster should I add?
The manufacturer's stated dosage is 1 lb (16 oz) per 5,000 gallons of pool water to increase total alkalinity by 12 ppm. Confirm the correct application dosage on your product label.
How do I add Total Alkalinity Booster to my pool?
According to the manufacturer's basic directions, add the product during evening hours while the filter is running, broadcasting it evenly over a wide area in the deepest part of the pool.
Is Total Alkalinity Booster a pool sanitizer?
No. Total Alkalinity Booster adjusts water alkalinity. It is not a chlorine treatment or a standalone pool sanitizer.