{"product_id":"tac-plus-powder-1kg","title":"ALKA+ Total Alkalinity Increaser Powder – 1 kg","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eALKA+ Total Alkalinity Increaser Powder – 1 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eALKA+ is a powdered pool water treatment designed to raise total alkalinity (TA). It helps correct low alkalinity and improves pH stability by increasing the water's buffering capacity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplied in a 1 kg container, ALKA+ is intended for use when pool water testing shows that total alkalinity needs to be increased.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy use ALKA+ in your pool?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal alkalinity describes how well pool water resists sudden pH changes. When alkalinity is too low, the pH may fluctuate significantly after chemical adjustments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eALKA+ raises total alkalinity to help make pH management more predictable. Keeping alkalinity balanced makes it easier to adjust and maintain the desired pH level.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor more information, read our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/iopool.com\/blogs\/pool-advices\/the-chemical-balance-of-your-pool-alkalinity-and-hardness\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eguide to pool water alkalinity and hardness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen should you increase pool alkalinity?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse ALKA+ when a water test indicates low total alkalinity, particularly if the pH fluctuates frequently or is difficult to maintain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe supplied product label specifies a total alkalinity range of 10–15 French degrees (°f), equivalent to 100–150 mg\/L.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eALKA+ should be added according to measured water conditions rather than a fixed treatment schedule.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow much ALKA+ should you use?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is the recommended ALKA+ dosage for raising pool alkalinity?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccording to the product label, 170 g of ALKA+ per 10 m³ of water increases total alkalinity by 1 °f, equivalent to 10 mg\/L.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe required quantity depends on the initial alkalinity, pool volume and adjustment needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor gradual treatment, do not exceed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e500 g per 10 m³ in a single application\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as specified on the iopool product page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to use ALKA+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTest the total alkalinity and pH of your pool water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetermine the required amount using your measurements and the product instructions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDilute the powder in a bucket of water, using no more than 70 g of product per litre of water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRun the filtration system and distribute the prepared solution throughout the pool while no swimmers are present.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecheck alkalinity and pH after the water has circulated before considering another adjustment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial case:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e if the pH is below 6.6, the label instructs users to raise it to between 6.8 and 7.0 using a pH increaser before correcting alkalinity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eALKA+ \/ TAC+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTreatment type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal alkalinity increaser\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePack size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 kg container\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMain purpose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaise total alkalinity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference dosage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e170 g \/ 10 m³ \/ +10 mg\/L TA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum dilution concentration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e70 g per litre of water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApplication\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFiltration running, no swimmers present\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eALKA+ is also available in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/iopool.com\/products\/tac-plus-5kg-powder\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 kg pack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for customers who prefer a larger quantity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSafety and handling precautions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRead and follow the product label before use.\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\u003eKeep the product in its original packaging and do not reuse the empty container.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollow the dilution instructions and recommended quantities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemember that increasing alkalinity can also affect the pH level.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf medical advice is needed, have the product container or label available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonitor water alkalinity with iopool\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe iopool app provides personalised water treatment recommendations based on your pool's measurements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo measure total alkalinity, use a suitable manual test such as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/iopool.com\/products\/iopool-6in1-test-strips-x50\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eiopool 6-in-1 test strips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEcO Start automatically monitors pH, ORP and water temperature. It does not directly measure total alkalinity, so a separate TA test is required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs ALKA+ the same as pH increaser?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. ALKA+ raises total alkalinity to improve pH stability, whereas a pH increaser is primarily used to correct a low pH reading.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow often should I add ALKA+?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnly when testing indicates that alkalinity requires adjustment. There is no universal dosing frequency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes ALKA+ disinfect pool water?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. ALKA+ adjusts total alkalinity and does not replace an appropriate pool sanitiser.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen should I test my water after adding ALKA+?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecheck both total alkalinity and pH after the product has circulated, following the manufacturer's instructions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"iopool","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53135523086666,"sku":"ALC-TAC-1K-H-V1","price":9.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0100\/9998\/2432\/files\/IoPool_1KG_AlkaUp_Hydrapro.jpg?v=1703075799","url":"https:\/\/iopool.com\/en-es\/products\/tac-plus-powder-1kg","provider":"iopool","version":"1.0","type":"link"}