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acid is added to a pool when alkalinity is too high. Take a sample of pool water to your pool shop and have it tested by them. they will tell you what is required.
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Can you add muriatic acid and pool shock?
Yes you can the muriati acid is used to get the pools pH to between 7.2 and 7.6 then you can add the pool shock as per the instructions.
How do you raise the cyanuric acid level in pool water?
Remove some water in container (10-20%) and add new water. example: pump water high in cyanuric acid out of a swimming pool and the add fresh water to the pool.
In a salt water pool how do you lower akalinity?
Add acid
If my pool has too much alkalinity what should you do?
add acid
How do you get pH lower in the pool without chemicals?
use either muriatic acid or dry acid (sodium bisulfate)
What pool chemicals do I add to restore balance to the pH of the pool?
To raise the pH of your pool you add soda ash (sodium carbonate). To lower the pH of your pool add muriatic acid (hydrochloric acid) or sodium bisulfate. You should always add chemicals with the pump running and check your levels again once the newly added chemicals have been circulated around the pool.
Can you add muriatic acid while the pool still has water in it and is it safe to swim in it after?
Yes, you are supposed to add it while there is water in the pool. Add with filter running near a return line. Add it slowly and if possible, brush the pool to help mix the acid. You can swim within 30-60 minutes.
Can't get pH down on salt pool?
add more acid
What to use when pool water won't hold chlorine?
you have to aid a conditioner or stabilizer with cynaric acid in it.
How do you shock a pool using muriatic acid?
You can't! Muriatic acid (~32% HCL) will not add any free chlorine to the pool and will not function as a oxidizer (Shock).
Why add hydrochloric acid to swimming pool?
Reduces alkalinity of swimming pool water (softens hard water)
Why add hydrochloric acid to a pool?
Hydrochloric acid is most commonly known as muriatic acid and is used to lower pH in pools
