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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).
Any home remedies for lowering the pH in a pool?
Add muriatic or hydrochloric acid.
Can you add muriatic acid to a pebble tec pool to maintain proper pH level or will it harm the pool?
Yes, you can use muriatic acid to control pH in a pebbletec pool. Added correctly (spread around the pool with circulation equipment operating) muriatic acid will not harm the pool. As a matter of fact muriatic or hydrachloric is the best thing to use but I suggest you dilute it 4 parts water 1 part acid for safety to you and your equipment
When is the best time to add muriatic acid?
The original question was the better of the two questions. Is it ok to add muriatic acid while the pool is in use? When is the best time to add muriatic acid? You should either wait until no one is going to use the pool for a while. It is not a good idea to add chemicals to the pool while someone is in it. Best to add chem. first thing in a.m. before use - then let circulation distribute those chem. k
How do you get pH lower in the pool without chemicals?
use either muriatic acid or dry acid (sodium bisulfate)
How do you increase swimming pool water acidity?
Usually you would add muriatic acid to adjust the pools acid level.
How long of a wait to shock a pool after adding muriatic acid?
Approx. 5 to 15 minutes. Or enough time for the circulation system to disperse the chlorine. Or you could add it to the opposite side of the pool. Remember not to add the acid to closely to the skimmer or main drain.
How do you lower the acid in a pool?
Add potash. See your pool shop with a sample of your water and the size of your pool and he will give you what your pool requires.
What is dry acid for pools?
You can add dry acid to your pool when your pH is above 7.8
How much muriatic acid in a 22oo gallon pool?
To determine how much muriatic acid to add to a 2200-gallon pool, you need to test the pool water's pH level using a test kit. Based on the pH level test results, you can calculate the amount of muriatic acid needed to bring the pH to the appropriate range, typically between 7.2 and 7.6. It's crucial to follow the manufacturer's guidelines for adding chemicals to your pool to avoid over-treating the water.
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.
How much muriatic acid do you add and how often to lower 260 alkalinity in 15000 gallon pool?
To lower alkalinity in a 15,000 gallon pool by 260, you would typically add about 3 quarts of muriatic acid. The frequency of adding muriatic acid to lower alkalinity depends on your current levels and how quickly they rise, usually every few days to a week. It's recommended to test your water regularly and adjust the treatment as needed.
