Leisure Time pH Balance Plus | pH Stabilizer

• (1) Leisure Time pH Balance Plus — 3 lb granular pH buffer and stabilizer
• Child-resistant cap with measured-pour opening
• Dosing chart and application directions printed on the bottle label

• Eliminates pH bounce — holds pH stable instead of letting it swing up and down
• Formulated for hard water — resists pH changes even when the spa is refilled with hard fill water
• One-shot, refill-to-refill protection — add once at fresh fill, no weekly re-dosing
• Locks in proper pH for the full fill cycle, typically 3–4 months
• Improves sanitizer efficiency — stable pH keeps chlorine and bromine working at full strength
• Protects equipment — eliminates the corrosion-and-scale swings that pH instability causes
• Quick-dissolving granular — add directly to spa water, 15 minutes of circulation
• One bottle treats up to 500 gallons — covers virtually any residential spa
• Compatible with chlorine, bromine, and biguanide sanitizers
• Made in the USA by Leisure Time, a trusted name in spa chemistry for over 40 years

pH stability comes down to buffering capacity — the water's ability to resist changes in pH when acids or bases are introduced. A well-buffered solution absorbs those inputs and holds its pH steady; a poorly buffered one swings dramatically with every small change. In a spa, the constant inputs are relentless: acidic sanitizer byproducts, CO₂ stripping from jet aeration, bather waste, and fill water chemistry all push pH around continuously. Without adequate buffering, the result is the familiar bounce — pH that never settles no matter how carefully you dose pH Up and pH Down.

pH Balance Plus works by establishing a strong, durable buffer system in the water. Once dissolved, it creates a chemical reservoir that absorbs the acidic and alkaline inputs the spa generates, neutralizing their effect on pH before they can move the reading. Instead of pH swinging in response to every dose and every soak, the buffer holds it within a narrow band — the proper 7.2–7.8 range — and keeps it there.

The formulation is specifically engineered to perform in hard water, which is where pH is hardest to control. Hard fill water tends to start at high pH and resists conventional buffering, which is why ordinary alkalinity adjustments often fail to hold pH steady in hard-water regions. pH Balance Plus is built to establish stable buffering even under those conditions. Because the buffer is established once and depletes slowly, a single application lasts from one refill to the next — making this a fresh-fill startup product rather than a weekly maintenance item. Temporary cloudiness immediately after dosing is normal and clears quickly as the granular fully dissolves.

Pro Tip: If you've been fighting pH bounce for months and nothing holds, the issue is almost certainly buffering — and pH Balance Plus at your next fresh fill will likely feel like a revelation. But timing matters: this is afresh-fill product. Don't dump it into mid-cycle water that's already chemically loaded and possibly nearing its drain date. Wait for your next drain-and-refill, establish the buffer in clean water, and you'll get the full refill-to-refill stability the product is designed to deliver.

Fresh Fill / Start-Up (Primary Use)

1. Fill the spa with fresh water and turn on the filtration system.
2. Using Leisure Time Test Strips, test your spa water. Confirm pH is between 7.0 and 8.0. If it's outside that window, adjust first with Spa Up or Spa Down before proceeding.
3. Add pH Balance Plus directly to the spa water:Up to 250 gallons: 1½ lbs (half the bottle)Up to 500 gallons: 3 lbs (the entire bottle)
4. Turn jets on and allow the water to circulate for 15 minutes.
5. Temporary cloudiness may occur — this is normal and clears quickly once the product is fully dissolved.
6. Repeat the application each time you refill the spa with fresh water.

Ongoing

pH Balance Plus is a one-shot, fresh-fill product — it does not require weekly re-dosing. Once the buffer is established, it holds pH stable for the full fill cycle. Continue testing pH twice weekly with Test Strips; if you ever see pH drift outside range despite the buffer (rare, but possible after heavy chemical events), correct with Spa Up or Spa Down as needed.

Storage & Handling

• Store in original container in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area
• Keep tightly closed when not in use — granular pH chemicals absorb moisture and clump if left open
• Keep out of reach of children and pets
• Do not mix with other chemicals in the bottle, scoop, or any dry container — always add directly to spa water

Pro Tip: pH Balance Plus changes your whole water-care routine for the better, but it can mask a subtle issue: because pH stays so stable, it's easy to stop testing altogether. Don't. Sanitizer level, calcium hardness, and overall water age still need monitoring even when pH is locked in. Keep your twice-weekly Test Strip habit — you'll just find that the pH reading is reassuringly boring week after week, which is exactly the point.

• Product: Leisure Time pH Balance Plus (pH Buffer & Stabilizer)
• Size: 3 lb (approx. 3.25 lb / 1.47 kg)
• Form: Quick-dissolving granular
• Function: Buffers and stabilizes pH — eliminates pH bounce
• Formulated for: hard water and high-use spas
• Application: One-shot at fresh fill, refill-to-refill protection
• Dose Rate: 1½ lbs per 250 gallons / 3 lbs per 500 gallons
• Coverage: One bottle treats up to 500 gallons — a full fill cycle
• Pre-Dose Requirement: confirm pH is between 7.0–8.0 before adding
• Target pH Range (maintained): 7.2–7.8
• Circulation Time: 15 minutes with jets on
• Note: temporary cloudiness after dosing is normal and clears quickly
• Sanitizer Compatibility: Chlorine, bromine, biguanide
• Country of Origin: Made in USA
• Brand: Leisure Time Spa Care
• Hazmat Classification: Non-hazardous for standard ground shipping

pH Balance Plus is formulated for use in residential spas and hot tubs. Particularly valuable in hard-water regions and high-use spas where pH instability is most common.

• Sanitizer systems: chlorine, bromine, and biguanide (Baqua Spa, SoftSoak) sanitizers
• Spa shells: acrylic, vinyl, fiberglass, rotomolded plastic, stainless steel
• Equipment: safe on heater elements, circulation pumps, jet bodies, and standard cartridge filters
• Water sources: formulated specifically for hard water; equally effective in municipal and well water
• Best for: spas in hard-water regions, high-use spas, and any owner who battles recurring pH bounce
• Companion products: Spa Up and Spa Down to set pH into range before locking it with pH Balance Plus; works alongside the full Leisure Time Simple Spa Care line — sanitizers, shock, Defender for scale, Test Strips for monitoring
• Brand fit: works in Hot Spring, Caldera, Sundance, Jacuzzi, American Whirlpool, Bullfrog, and every other residential spa brand