pH & Total Alkalinity

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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
How much Dry Acid (Sodium Bisulphate)
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by Denniswiseman » Sat 08 Oct, 2011 13:14

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I have been following the Dry Acid and Aeration protocol in this thread

My TA was around 180 and I have been adding 1 kilo (2.2 ibs) a time to...

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Dear sir,it was a wrong purchase order,becouse im using sodium bisulphate,but the delivery was sodium metabisulphite.my question is ,can i use it in...
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Last post by pastorestong
Wed 29 May, 2013 05:06
How to test for TA

by diane_17 » Mon 06 May, 2013 14:57

I am using HydroPro delux pool test kit. I don't understand hot to measure the TA. It tells me that if I use Trichlor Tablets (I am using Trichlor...

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Last post by diane_17
Mon 06 May, 2013 14:57
Muriatic acid versus dry acid to lower alkalinity

by Riopaloma » Thu 25 Apr, 2013 14:59

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I have a 15,000 gallon fiberglass pool that I just finished painting with dura seal epoxy paint. It looks great and as new again. I filled the pool...

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If you are concerned about it, you could dilute it down further by using more buckets

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Sat 27 Apr, 2013 04:20
PH normal, TA always high

by Adamant » Tue 23 Apr, 2013 04:06

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Hi All,

Just wondering if anyone can advise, or shed some light on if I need to worry or not!

I have a small 250 gallon hot tub which I tend to...

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Yes, with the pH on the high side and the TA high, you are risking calcium carbonate scaling, especially in the heat exchanger. The calcite...

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Last post by chem geek
Tue 23 Apr, 2013 20:27
Bicarbonate of soda

by pajacat » Wed 06 Feb, 2013 05:21

Is it right that buffer can only be added at a rate of 1kg per 50,000L every 4 days. If so, why, and what will happen if it is added much quicker.

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Last post by pajacat
Wed 06 Feb, 2013 05:21
Alkalinity above 500 ppm and pH 8.4

by njadeja » Fri 01 Jun, 2012 03:41

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I have pool above 100K gallon. My Alkalinity is above 500 and pH is 8.4, Calcilum hardness is 60 ppm. I am trying to add continuous load of HCL as...

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Thank you

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Last post by SgtBilko
Sun 30 Dec, 2012 04:29
Alkalinity Low and pH High a never ending story?

by fets » Sun 26 Jun, 2011 01:51

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Hello,
i'm trying to rise the alkalinity (today reading Low) in my pool with Sodium Bicarbonate 100%.
when i do so, my pH go's up to, to 7.64, then i...

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Remember when balancing your pool always alkalinity first, ph second and cl2 last.....At first glance your ph at 7.64 is almost perfect...

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Last post by Nicolavalley
Sun 18 Nov, 2012 22:14
What is my ideal TA?

by Mangoman1 » Mon 13 Aug, 2012 20:56

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My new house has a 38,000 gallon salt water pool. This is my first pool and I can't quite lower my Ph from 8.6 no matter how much acid I use. My...

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The optimum TA depends on the amount of aeration in the pool as well as if a saltwater chlorine generator is used. With an SWG or when using a...

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Last post by chem geek
Tue 02 Oct, 2012 00:48
Purple Water

by madonna » Sun 23 Sep, 2012 19:36

All the hoses and plastic inside my (on top the ground) pool are purple. We have had a problem all summer with brown stains and the not being able to...

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Last post by madonna
Sun 23 Sep, 2012 19:36
Unable to lower pH and total alkalinity

by garbz123 » Sun 02 Sep, 2012 22:25

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I have a 40 x 20 gunite pool about 35,000 gallons with mineral springs bioguard salt system. The pH has been around 9.0 with total alkalinity around...

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You aren't using nearly enough acid, and you should be using Muriatic Acid so that you don't keep increasing your sulfate levels which eventually...

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Last post by chem geek
Mon 03 Sep, 2012 20:58
Sodium bisulfate and sodium chloride ionizer

by mimi966 » Thu 26 Jul, 2012 00:19

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Hi,
I'm lowering the pH using sodium bisulfate. Since I'm using a salt chlorination system, and the salt is sodium chloride, I was wondering if...

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Thanks a lot! I needed this info.

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Last post by mimi966
Thu 26 Jul, 2012 12:25
how to Lower Alkalinity Help Please

by cowladycc44 » Wed 01 Jul, 2009 07:39

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The alkalinity in my pool keeps going up. The Ph is 7.6 stays the same but the alkanity keeps going up we have added 2 gallons of acid we have well...

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With reasonable circulation, I'd say a half-hour is plenty of time, though in my own pool with good circulation I have no problem going in a few...

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Last post by chem geek
Fri 13 Jul, 2012 20:51
Consistently high TA and low pH zero free chlorine
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by wheelyjon » Sat 25 Jun, 2011 07:06

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My pool is indoors and covered except when in use, TA is 250, pH 7.1 and I cannot get any free chlorine. Any efforts to lower TA make pH worse and...

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Are you sure you've got no chlorine? Maybe your chlorine level is so high that it is bleaching out your chlorine test. If you are using a DPD...
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Last post by chem geek
Sun 08 Jul, 2012 02:10
Swimming Pool Misery

by Cabana » Mon 11 Jun, 2012 10:52

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Hi all, I'm new to the forum, so hello to everyone and thanks in advance for any help. I finally broke down and joined a forum after struggling with...

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Today is a good case in point. I added the muriatic acid yesterday. So, I did a reading just now. I apparently added plenty of acid as it brought the...

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Last post by Cabana
Tue 12 Jun, 2012 08:51
TA perfect Ph to low

by calumet456 » Sun 10 Jun, 2012 10:55

help need to increase Ph w/out messing up the TA. Been a problem for over a month on going cycle. Get one in range the other is to high and vise...

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Last post by calumet456
Sun 10 Jun, 2012 10:55
TA perfect Ph too high

by crazy SA » Sun 10 Jun, 2012 10:50

My Ph is reading 0.0 now but my TA is reading 90 and cl is 4.7.... I have dumped so much in to bring up the ph, just when it's perfect TA is off the...

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Last post by crazy SA
Sun 10 Jun, 2012 10:50
Low Ph and High Ta

by csever82 » Wed 06 Jun, 2012 14:00

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This is my first post here, so please bear with me. Under the guidance of a licensed pool operator, I take care of the in-ground pool for the...

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Please tell me that you didn't really use "about 10 lbs. of cyanuric acid to lower the TA". You use Muriatic Acid, which is a liquid so...

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Last post by chem geek
Wed 06 Jun, 2012 19:37
Total Alkalinity question

by Zyriak » Wed 02 May, 2012 02:03

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I just have a quick question that's been bothering me a couple of days now.

Have i understood it right that the TOTAL alkalinity should be somewhere...

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My Alk and PH are low, and I have no chlorine showing up on strips or test kit. I have added stabilizer and that didn't help... pool place said I...

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Last post by Dproctor
Sun 20 May, 2012 19:35

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