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You can't!

Muriatic acid (~32% HCL) will not add any free chlorine to the pool and will not function as a oxidizer (Shock).

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Q: How do you shock a pool using muriatic acid?
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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.


Why does the PH in my pool remain high even after using muriatic acid?

You probably didn't put enough acid in it.


What are the ingredients for pool acid?

pool acid is made up of muriatic or hydrochloric acid that is it.


What is in liquid pool acid?

liquid pool acid is Muriatic acid or more commonly know as Hydrochloric acid (HCl)


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


How can the ph level of a pool be lowered?

The pH level of a pool can be lowered by using a specific acid that is sold at pool supply stores. The acid is called muriatic acid, and it should be added to the pool while the water is circulating. About 1/4 gallon of the muriatic should be added per .1 part per million the pH needs to be lowered.


Source of muriatic acid?

Hardware stores, Pool shops.


How do you decrease the chlorine ppm in your pool?

Use muriatic acid.


What chemicals do you use to clean your pool filters?

muriatic acid


How can I remove Brown stains in marbelite pool?

Drain pool and clean with muriatic acid


What can you do to lower your pH and ta?

Both are lowered using muriatic acid or pH reducer from your local pool supply store. thepoolandspawarehouse.com


Can muriatic acid be added to a pool with bleach in it?

Yes there should be no problem with that.