Science-Backed Chemistry
Our water treatment formulas use standard stoichometric models for available chlorine, cyanuric acid stabilization, acid demand, and sodium bicarbonate buffering.
About PoolTaken
Accurate pool calculations for everyday pool owners
PoolTaken was founded to eliminate guesswork from swimming pool maintenance. We turn complex chemical dosing, pump sizing, and heating physics into clear, actionable numbers.
OUR MISSION
Built by pool professionals for real-world backyard care
Whether you manage a 25,000-gallon inground gunite pool in Florida, a 15,000-gallon vinyl liner pool in California, or an above-ground round pool in the UK, improper pool chemistry can damage surfaces, ruin expensive equipment, and irritate swimmers.
Hydraulic Sizing Physics
Pump sizing, turnover hours, and heater BTU calculations strictly reflect hydraulic standards and British Thermal Unit thermodynamics—not marketing horsepower ratings.
Transparent Assumptions
No mystery numbers. Every calculator displays its formulas, product strength assumptions (e.g., 68% cal-hypo vs 12.5% liquid bleach), and safety margins upfront.
Editorial & Mathematical Standards
Every tool and guide published on PoolTaken adheres to established swimming pool and spa standards:
- ANSI/APSP/ICC Standards: Aligned with guidelines published by the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) and the International Code Council.
- CDC Healthy Swimming: Sanitizer target ranges (1–4 ppm free chlorine) match recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
- CPO Best Practices: Dosing procedures respect Certified Pool Operator (CPO) safety rules: never mix chemicals, pre-dissolve granular products properly, and staged chemical addition.
- Regular Verification: All algorithms are routinely regression-tested against laboratory water curves.
Why Clean Information Matters
Pool chemical labels often present confusing ratios, while retail pool stores may recommend unnecessary products. PoolTaken exists as an unbiased, free resource to help you:
- Calculate exact chemical dosages before opening containers
- Avoid over-stabilization (chlorine lock) caused by excess CYA
- Prevent plaster etching and staining by tracking pH and alkalinity
- Accurately size circulation pumps to reduce electricity utility bills
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Educational Planning Estimate Notice
PoolTaken calculators are designed as educational and planning aids for residential pool owners. Because actual water demand is influenced by total dissolved solids (TDS), temperature, bather load, sunlight exposure, and local utility rates, always verify test results with a reliable photometer or drop-based titration test kit, and read chemical product labels before handling.
Have questions or suggestions?
We actively refine our calculators based on user feedback. Have a pool shape or formula you'd like us to add?