Review criteria
- +Reading and dosing log per pool visit
- +Chemical-added and cost columns
- +Trend view of key readings
- +Phone-friendly for poolside entry
Pool Chemical Log in Pool Service
The Pool Chemical Log is a copy-ready spreadsheet for pool service that tracks pool, date, readings, chemicals added, notes. It opens unchanged in both Google Sheets and Excel, needs no add-ons or macros, and takes under 10 minutes to set up.
Last updated: August 2026
Excel workbook · opens in Google Sheets · 3 tabs · no sign-up
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What’s inside “Pool Chemical Log”
Tabs: How to use · Readings · TrendsFormat: Excel (.xlsx) · opens in Google SheetsSetup: Under 10 minutesColumns: 9
Columns (grey = calculated for you)
- Date
- Pool
- Free chlorine (ppm)
- pH
- Total alkalinity (ppm)
- CYA (ppm)
- Chemicals added
- Chemical cost
- Tech
- Open the Readings tab and replace the sample rows with your own — one row per entry. Formulas fill in automatically for new rows.
- Test and log every visit. Out-of-range readings are highlighted (target FC 1–5 ppm, pH 7.2–7.8, TA 80–120 ppm).
- Filter Pool to see a pool's trend over time; follow product labels and local health code for commercial pools.
- Using Google Sheets? Upload the file to Google Drive, then open it with Google Sheets (or File → Import in an open sheet). Formulas, dropdowns and highlights carry over.
The file opens locally on your device — nothing is uploaded, and you own the copy outright.
Pool Chemical Log
About this template
It is built for people who want results without another subscription: techs keeping a chemical record per pool. It is completely free — copy it and it is yours to keep. Because it is a plain spreadsheet, you own your data outright and can shape every column to how you actually work.
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What to verify before choosing Pool Chemical Log
Use the review criteria below to decide whether this template fits your workflow.
Often worth considering when
- +Techs keeping a chemical record per pool
- +Anyone documenting dosing for liability
Pause before choosing when
- -Automatic chemistry sensors
- -Dosing calculators with auto-fill
About Pool Service
Why people consider this option
- +Run routes, chemical logs, and billing without paid pool software
- +Keep a chemical record per pool for liability
- +Track recurring revenue and stops per day
What to review before acting
- -No GPS routing or photo check-ins built in
- -Larger routes eventually need dedicated software
Trust FAQ
Questions people ask before copying a template
Does the Pool Chemical Log work in both Google Sheets and Excel?
Yes. It is built with standard functions and no macros, so it opens and works the same in Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel — on desktop or your phone.
Is the Pool Chemical Log really free?
Yes, it is completely free to copy and keep. There is no account, paywall, or trial.
What does the Pool Chemical Log track?
It tracks pool, date, readings, chemicals added, notes. The workbook comes with these columns plus the formulas, dropdowns and highlights already set up. Replace the sample rows and the totals update as you go.