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Pool Chemical Dosing Cheat Sheet

A free, printable 2-page field reference with dosing tables for every common pool chemical. Print it, laminate it, keep it on your truck.

  • Chlorine Dosing
  • pH & Alkalinity
  • Wait Times
  • Print-Ready PDF

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What's Inside the Cheat Sheet

Two pages packed with the dosing tables and reference data you actually use in the field, organized so you can find what you need in seconds.

Page 1: Core Chemistry

  • Ideal ranges for pH, FC, TA, CH, CYA, Salt
  • Liquid chlorine dosing (5k-50k gal pools)
  • Lower pH with muriatic acid
  • Raise pH with soda ash
  • Raise alkalinity with baking soda

Page 2: Field Guide

  • Raise calcium hardness with calcium chloride
  • Add CYA (stabilizer) dosing table
  • Salt addition table for salt pools
  • Chemical addition order (numbered)
  • Wait times between chemicals & swimming
  • 5 common dosing mistakes to avoid

Why Every Tech Needs This on Their Truck

Stop guessing chemical amounts in the field. Get it right every time with pre-calculated dosing tables.

Save Time

No more pulling out your phone to run calculations. Just look up the pool size and read the answer.

Never Over-Dose

Pre-calculated amounts mean you add the right amount every time. No wasted chemicals, no callbacks.

Print & Laminate

Designed to be printed on letter-size paper and laminated. Water-resistant, truck-ready, built for the field.

Why Accurate Chemical Dosing Matters

Getting pool chemistry right isn't just about clear water — it's about protecting surfaces, equipment, and swimmers. Under-dosing leaves pools unsafe. Over-dosing wastes money and can damage plaster, vinyl, and equipment. Either way, it leads to callbacks and unhappy customers.

Most pool service professionals memorize rough dosing amounts over time, but those estimates can be off — especially when switching between different pool sizes throughout the day. A 10,000-gallon backyard pool and a 50,000-gallon commercial pool need very different chemical amounts, and mental math at pool #15 of the day isn't always reliable.

This cheat sheet gives you pre-calculated, print-ready dosing tables based on industry-standard formulas. Keep it laminated on your truck dashboard or in your chemical caddy. Your techs can reference it instantly, and new hires can dose accurately from day one.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chemicals does the cheat sheet cover?
The cheat sheet covers the six most commonly adjusted parameters: Free Chlorine (liquid chlorine 12.5%), pH (muriatic acid to lower, soda ash to raise), Total Alkalinity (baking soda), Calcium Hardness (calcium chloride), Cyanuric Acid (stabilizer), and Salt (pool-grade NaCl). It also includes ideal ranges, wait times, chemical addition order, and common mistakes.
What pool sizes are included in the tables?
Each dosing table includes six common pool volumes: 5,000, 10,000, 15,000, 20,000, 30,000, and 50,000 gallons. This covers the vast majority of residential and small commercial pools you'll encounter on a typical service route.
Are the dosing amounts accurate?
Yes. The dosing amounts are calculated using industry-standard formulas used by CPO-certified professionals. They're the same formulas used in our online Chemical Dosage Calculator. As with all chemical dosing, start with the recommended amount, wait the appropriate time, then re-test and adjust if needed.
Can I print and laminate this?
Absolutely — that's exactly what it's designed for. The PDF is formatted for standard US Letter paper (8.5" x 11"). Print it double-sided for a single laminated sheet, or print each page separately. The layout uses high-contrast colors that remain readable through lamination film.
Can I share this with my technicians?
Yes, please do. The cheat sheet is free to print and distribute to your team. Many service companies print a copy for each truck. The more your team uses accurate dosing, the fewer callbacks and chemical waste you'll have.
How is this different from the online Chemical Dosage Calculator?
Our online calculator lets you enter exact pool volume and current readings for precise calculations. This cheat sheet is a quick-reference companion — pre-calculated tables you can glance at without pulling out your phone. Use the calculator for exact dosing, and the cheat sheet for fast field reference.

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