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Buffer Charts

See the buffer curve charts for bicarbonate, cyanurate and total alkalinity.

By John Miles | 5.15.2009

Basically bicarbonate: Carbonate alkalinity is largely in bicarbonate form at normal pool pH ranges.

Twin buffers: Combining cyanurate and bicarbonate alkalinity can provide better protection for the pool’s pH when adding acid.

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