This week on Pool Calculator, we are celebrating Independence Day. Kicking off the theme of pool lifestyle, we are sharing 5 of our favorite 4th of July recipes. A pool party is loads of fun for friends, neighbors, and family, but a good pool party should leave your guests with a full belly and recipes to share.
Check out our full pool party inspiration board for 4th of July on Pinterest here.
Bread, Booze, & Bacon’s homemade french onion dip is delicious! We took a dive right in and have no regrets.
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Up next, we have Princess Pinky Girl’s tasty, smoked corn on the cob. Grill these from the comfort of your own backyard as the pool party rages on!
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What is more American than chili dogs and sliders? This recipe from Home Made Interest combines both classic recipes into the perfect shareable comfort food.
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This yummy snack is a little bit of everything- shrimp, steak, and veggies! Nothing says “summer time” more than poolside cooking and grilling. Check out Real HouseMoms’ scrumptious Surf ‘n Turf recipe below. This will be a favorite at your 4th of July party!
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We had to save the best 4th of July recipe for last! This dish from Super Healthy Kids is the perfect way to tie patriotism, full bellies, and being healthy all together.
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What are some of your favorite pool party recipes? Share them with us on Pinterest!
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Maintaining both pH and total alkalinity in your swimming pool is important for keeping your pool properly sanitized and non-corrosive. Total alkalinity is to pH what cyanuric acid is to free chlorine. Total alkalinity stabilizes pH levels. The ideal pool pH level is 7.4 to 7.6. The ideal total alkalinity level is 80 to 120 ppm.
The Association of Pool and Spa Professionals recommends free chlorine levels for both swimming pools and hot tubs be kept between 2.0 and 4.0 ppm. However, the Center for Disease Control recommends free chlorine stay above 1 ppm in pools and 3 ppm in hot tubs.