Langelier Saturation Index Calculator
So how do you use it...?
Enter the water test readings as indicated and click the "Calculate" button.
If the resulting LSI displayed is lower than -0.5 or more than +0.5 you will need to adjust the water condition levels (Alkalinity, pH, Calcium Hardness, Temperature etc) so as to bring the LSI to within the range -0.5 to +0.5 (Balanced).
By entering different values for each water condition level into the calculator you can determine what combination of water condition levels will provide balanced water in your pool and which are suitable for your pool operating requirements.
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Langelier Saturation Index Notes:
LSI provides a "snap-shot" assessment of pool water balance. Water balance conditions in a pool will change naturally all the time. LSI should be maintained in the range -0.5 to +0.5 to be regarded as acceptably balanced.
LSI can be increased by taking any one or more of the following actions:
- Increase water temperature
- Increase pH
- Increase Total Alkalinity
- Increase Calcium Hardness
LSI can be reduced by taking any one or more of the following actions:
- Reduce water temperature
- Reduce pH
- Reduce Total Alkalinity
- Reduce Calcium Hardness
Recommended Water Condition Levels:
| pH for all Sanitation Systems | 7.2 - 7.6 | |
| Total Alkalinity | PristineBlue Sanitation System | 50 - 90 ppm |
| Chlorine/Bromine Sanitation System | 80 - 120 ppm | |
| Calcium Hardness | PristineBlue Sanitation System | 100 - 300 (MAX) ppm |
| Chlorine/Bromine Sanitation System | Vinyl Pool Liner: 150 - 200 ppm | |
| Tiled Pool: 200 - 400 ppm | ||
The above calculator assumes that the Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) content of the pool water is maintained BELOW 1000 ppm. If TDS increases above this level then TDS should be reduced by replacing some or all of the pool water with water with lower TDS (usually by using fresh mains water).