What type it is:
Product: Liquid pH Plus
Type: Pool pH Increaser / Alkalinity Up
Active Ingredient: Usually Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda) or Sodium Carbonate in liquid form
Use: For swimming pools
What it's used for:
This is used to RAISE the pH level of swimming pool water.
Main uses:
1. Raise low pH - Ideal pool pH is 7.2 - 7.6. If it drops below 7.2, water becomes acidic
2. Prevent corrosion - Low pH eats pool equipment, pumps, heaters, and irritates skin/eyes
3. Balance water - Works together with alkalinity. Makes chlorine work better
4. Cloudy water fix - Often helps when pH is too low