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The use of small amounts of muriatic acid added to the water will help reduce or lower the pH and alkalinity. Keep testing and adding acid frequently until your have reached 7.6 - 7.8 range.
Ken
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 12y agomost common product is Hydrochloric acid which your local hardware or pool shop will sell.
Then there is Sudium bisulphate which is basically granulated acid that your local pool shop will sell.
then there is Sulphuric Acid which is very similar to Hydrochloric acid but is commonly known as non fume acid and used for automatic dosing machines for Swimming Pools
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What is the common name for HCl when used to lower pH in swimming pools?
Muriatic acid
Common name for hydrochloric acid when used to lower pH in swimming pools?
Chlorine.
How do you lower the alkilinity of a swimming pool?
You have to know what you are doing. The addition of muriatic acid lowers the pH and total alkalinity in swimming pools.
Why do you monitor the PH of soil swimming pools and food production?
The websites in Related links are useful. They have the information you need for soil and swimming pools.
Does temperature affect pH levels in swimming pools?
pH value is very dependent on the temperature.
Why does the pH have to be kept at a certain level for swimming pools?
PH levels make sure water is not to acid.
What is the pH level for water in a swimming pool?
Ph readings can vary from near 2.5 or lower to 8.0 depending on the test device used. The proper pH should be 7.4 to 7.6 ppm
Can ordinarybaking soda be used to lower ph levels in pools?
Yes it can be, but using chemicals manufactured for the swimming pool will help you not to have problems with clouding or unneeded filter use.
What is the importance of pH level in regards to public swimming pools and landfill sites?
well if the PH is above 7 it is a base and if it is below it is an acid... if we swam in swimming pools that were acidic... that would be bad. i don't know about landfill sites...
What is the pH tolerance level for microscopic organisms that live in swimming pools?
7.4-7.6
How much muriatic acid is needed to lower PH?
It depends on the pH level in the pool and the gallons of the pools, also how many ppm you want to lower it.
How do you lower the Ph in the inground swimming pool?
add a PH reducer chemical
