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  1. 07-20-2006 12:49 AM #3
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    Default Re: what's the "ideal" ph?

    From what I understand the 'best' pH is 7.4-7.5 but anything in the range of 7.2-7.6 is fine. some people run pools at higher pH with no problems.

    EDIT: just caught my typo and fixed it. I typed 7.-7.5 when I meant to type 7.4-7.5!
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