pH & Total Alkalinity

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muriatic acid in India

by memelet » Sun 31 Jan, 2016 03:22

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I'm from the US now living in India. My house here has a fairly large pool (10m x 20m). The pool "experts" here consist of people of who...

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Have you tried searching online for Hydrochloric Acid
Why don't you get some one at home to post a test kit to you

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Sun 31 Jan, 2016 05:52
Reduce Ph level

by Honey » Sat 23 Jan, 2016 14:49

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How can I reduce my pool water ph level, currently it is almost 8.9.

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You should check the pH a few hours after adding the acid to check how much the pH has been reduced.

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Last post by Larry
Mon 25 Jan, 2016 02:34
Chronic Low TA

by Alexania » Thu 17 Dec, 2015 05:51

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Hey, hoping someone can offer some advise.

We installed a (15,000l) fibre glass pool about a year and a half ago. At the time of installation my TA...

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Trichlor is ACIDIC and will lower the TA over time. For every 10 ppm FC added by Trichlor, it also increases CYA by 6 ppm and lowers TA by 7 ppm....

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Last post by chem geek
Sun 20 Dec, 2015 17:58
Need to understand TA vs pH!
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by cretanrunner » Sun 09 Jun, 2013 11:05

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I've read various posts around this subject, but am still confused, so I'm hoping someone will explain so that I can understand the theory here.

My...

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Thanks for the clarification Richard.
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Last post by Larry
Fri 06 Nov, 2015 06:16
Low pH and High Alkalinity

by Mattgrae84 » Wed 28 May, 2014 18:24

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i have a covered pebble pool that is 105,000litres. using liquid cholrine. i am getting free cholrine test results at about 2.5, Ph is at 7.2...

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Did you use Muriatic acid (Hydrochloric Acid) to lower TA and aeration to increase PH
I have been using this for quiet a while with good results

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Sat 31 May, 2014 10:55
Maxed Out Ph & Ta, No Fc

by poolclueless » Wed 28 May, 2014 14:18

Still new to the whole pool thing, I filled our pool almost a wk ago and as I tested, attempted to balance, tested, balanced, tested, etc..... I...

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Last post by poolclueless
Wed 28 May, 2014 14:18
Low pH and High Alkalinity
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by Ed » Mon 28 May, 2007 11:11

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My pool water is cloudy. The pH is low, but total alkalinity is very high - almost off the charts. If I add soda ash to increase the pH, the...

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i have a covered pebble pool that is 105,000litres. using liquid cholrine. i am getting free cholrine test results at about 2.5, Ph is at 7.2...
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Last post by Mattgrae84
Tue 27 May, 2014 22:13
Ultra low pH and alkalinity in bromine pool; water cloudy

by Griffhome » Wed 11 Sep, 2013 23:30

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Hello!
Our 20 year old pool is recently having quite the bout of problems. Some info: we use bromine, (minimal problems until now!), and just 3...

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Hello,

I would start off first by throwing away the test strips and purchasing a good test kit like the Taylor k2006. You need to adjust your...

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Last post by floridapooltech
Thu 09 Jan, 2014 10:53
Can't keep Alkalinity in check

by malibupacific » Thu 26 Dec, 2013 14:42

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This past February we re-plastered our pool with quartz. It's a 16,000 gallon salt water pool. Ph is in the 7.4-7.8 range. Calcium 195. Total...

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The update you that you quoted at the end is the best way to control TA. Reduce TA to the correct level with MA and then aerate to bring the PH up (I...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Sat 28 Dec, 2013 11:50
Please Help! Very low TA and high PH

by Max01 » Tue 01 Dec, 2009 07:47

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Hello,

I know this is a pool site but I have a lot of problems with my spa and canâ€™t find any good advice anywhere else, so I hope you can help...

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Just wondering, have you solved your problem already?

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Last post by algola
Wed 25 Sep, 2013 18:34
Alkalinity out of control!
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by krssterling » Sun 03 Jun, 2007 11:24

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I have an above ground pool with an alkalinity level of 300ppm. I've been told it should be between 150-180ppm. I have had the pool open for three...

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Maintain your Cl >5.0: Use Household bleach or Sodium Hypochlorite.
Maintain pH 7.4-7.8: Lower pH with Muriatic Acid/Raise ph with Sodium...
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Last post by azurepoolsvc
Sun 22 Sep, 2013 10:42
Trying to raise alkalinity

by ArticFox » Thu 05 Sep, 2013 10:56

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Hi

Im trying to raise the alkalinity at my swimming pool. Last week the Ta was 30 and ph 7.3,
Over the last week ive beening adding sodium...

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Your pH target is set too low. It shouldn't be lower than 7.5 and for your pool it perhaps should be at 7.7 or 7.8 instead, especially if you have...

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Last post by chem geek
Thu 05 Sep, 2013 21:11
White Floaties in Pool

by krsdmm4 » Mon 02 Sep, 2013 17:00

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We have a small Intex pool with the blow up ring. It is 12 feet around. We have not had much of a problem with the water all summer long, shocking as...

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Buy some extra cartridge filters and change them daily until gone which means run the little pump/filter 24/7 or it goes no where.

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Last post by free info
Wed 04 Sep, 2013 20:19
TA and acid tug of war

by GeorgeG » Fri 09 Aug, 2013 15:36

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I have a 15,000 gallon pool under a screen enclosure in Florida built in 1986 and resurfaced in 2007 with a quartz finish by Florida Stucco. I am...

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I maintained my pool old school for over 30 years with great success after some initial trial and error in the 80's. 15 years ago I became severely...

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Last post by GeorgeG
Sun 11 Aug, 2013 10:11
Muriatic acid versus liquid shock

by haskins200 » Mon 15 Jul, 2013 20:49

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I am torn between using either muriatic acid or just putting liquid shock in my pool. I have an above ground 24 ft. round pool with a cartridge...

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Muriatic acid and liquid shock are two different things
Muriatic acid (hydrochloric acid) will lower TA and PH wheras liquid shock would be chlorine...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Wed 24 Jul, 2013 09:46
Vinyl liner, high TA, high PH, 50 lbs. Acid little change

by blackbart10 » Thu 27 Jun, 2013 14:30

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Hi, Been reading different replies but can't seem to make much sense out of them. I have a 22000 gal 4 foot deep vinyl liner pool. Starting tests...

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Be careful with it as it is pretty noxious
Wear some type of rubber/vinyl/latex gloves
Use in a well ventilated area
Don't breathe the fumes
Dilute...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Sun 30 Jun, 2013 02:49
TA

by Bulldogcoach 76 » Thu 27 Jun, 2013 12:01

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The chlorine levels and ph levels are in the normal range. The Total Alkilinity is at the bottom range, even after putting in 25 pounds of alkalinity...

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Are you using test strips? If so, they are useless. Get yourself a proper test kit -- either the TFTestkits TF-100 or the Taylor K-2006 where the...

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Last post by chem geek
Thu 27 Jun, 2013 13:43
No Alkalinity reading at all

by Qoais » Sun 23 Jun, 2013 22:09

I've filled the pool, (90,000 gallons) and added 45 gallons of Hydrochloric Acid, as well as aprox. 12 pounds of powdered chlorine. I have a perfect...

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Last post by Qoais
Sun 23 Jun, 2013 22:09
Ph is ideal, alkalinity is semi high

by Mikethemiz » Fri 14 Jun, 2013 14:56

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Hello everyone! Well before I get into it, I would like to introduce myself.
My name is Mike, and I am a first time pool owner. Live in California...

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I agree wit Richard.
This time a year if your water gets cloudy and your alkalinity is not too high, shock the pool!
And give it a good dose!
I...

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Last post by czechmate
Sat 15 Jun, 2013 10:20
TA high, pH low, where did my chlorine go?

by compuboks » Thu 30 May, 2013 22:47

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I humbly apologize if any of this is repeated in another thread. I've been combing through here for the last several hours trying to figure out what...

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Update, finally got my K-2006 test kit. Here's where I stand:

FC - 0
pH - 7.3
TA - 170
CYA - 50
CH - 260

I'm thinking I simply need higher chlorine...

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Last post by compuboks
Thu 06 Jun, 2013 12:00

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