[header] How to raise ph in pool [title] Test the pool water's ph level with test strips. [step] Get ph testing strips at your local pool store, big-box store, or order them online. Follow the product's instructions, which are typically dipping the strip into the water and checking its color against the range listed on the product. 
[substeps] Some ph test kits require you to fill a small tube with pool water and add drops which change color based on the ph. [title] Check the chemical levels one to two times per week.