Baking soda will not soften (remove calcium hardness) from pool water. It will raise total alkalinity.
To keep your swimming pool clean you will need a filters and a water pump. A vacuum would as be a good idea.
Yes, baking soda can raise the pH of pool water, not bring it down. Baking soda is a base, which means it has the ability to raise the pH level.
you need to purchase baking soda, they sell it at wal mart in 12lbs bags in the pool care section, this will keep your water clear and lower the PH
The pool pump does suck the water from the pool. Then it goes thru the filter and (if you use have the following) thru the heater and chlorinator then back into the pool. So - nothing will keep it from sucking water from the pool - but that's a good thing. Now - if you set the valve to a different setting - then it might actually send the water to a waste line - maybe that's what you meant. If that's the case -then the pool pump will eventually drain your whole pool if you have it set to get the water from the bottom drain (another valve).
The Sodium bicarbonate (glorified baking soda) in the water turns your pool water blue. You should maintain 80 to 120 ppm to keep your pool nice and blue. David James Whatley, Jr. Owner of Sky-Blue Pools in Naples, Florida.
Just follow the instruction scoop up the leaves etc and take a sample of water into the pool shop once in a while to make sure you have the water balance right.
Yes, baking soda can be used in a salt water pool to help maintain the proper pH levels. It can be used to raise the alkalinity of the water and prevent pH fluctuations, resulting in a more balanced and stable pool environment. It is important to follow proper dosing instructions to avoid over-treating the pool.
Pump the water out or put a cover over the pool.
You have to treat pool water with pool chemicals and use a pool filter to get and keep the water clear.
Both require the same maintenance.
No