How much baking soda do I put in a 1000 gallon pool?
Rule of thumb is 1.5 lbs. of baking soda per 10,000 gallons of water increases alkalinity by about 10 ppm. If the pool pH is tested below 7.2, add 3 to 4 pounds of baking soda. If this is the first time adding pool chemicals, start by adding half or three-quarters of the recommended amount. …