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Yes, It will just make your skin itch
Answer:
Lower Your Pool Alkalinity
You want to run your pool water alkalinity level between 80-100ppm, not up to 150 as some may suggest. Most pools guys get their info. on how to balance pools from your local water company. Yes, this is correct. It's called the Langelier Index, which was originally designed for public water systems. This index was never intended for pools.
In the 1950's, when pools started to come into the mainstream, this was the only index available, so it was used to balance pools and hot tubs.
The Hamilton Index, which I use, is much more pool-friendly and is specifically designed for pools. It takes into consideration acid rain, drag-off, heat, the sun, organic and inorganic matter in the pool, etc...
While I don't completely agree with the Hamilton Index, it is much closer to how a pool should be balanced and will save you much time and money in the long run.
Higher alkalinity levels (120ppm or above) can be reduced using pool acid. There are mainly two types of acid:
liquid hydrochloric acid (muriatic acid)
dry acid (sodium bisulphate)
Take care when using acid because it may affect your pH.
While your filtration system is off and the water is motionless, stand in the deep end and slowly add (don't dump the product or go too fast), the pool acid,
or alkalinity minus if you wish, into the pool. Please remember to use goggles and heavy rubber gloves. If you spill any acid on your skin, it will probably eat through 3 layers of skin before you can wash it off. Remember, safety first.
Allow the water to sit for 2-3 hours, then fully circulate, usually 4-6 hours, then re-test your pool's alkalinity balance.
Using the proper chemicals and proper techniques will allow for better results.
You can go to the link below for a full chart on lowering your alkalinity.
What else can I help you with?
With a bladder infection is you pH level high or is it acidic?
ph levels high
What does a low pH indicate in terms of acidity levels?
A low pH indicates high acidity levels.
What are some examples of foods with high pH levels?
Some examples of foods with high pH levels include spinach, kale, almonds, and avocados.
How can you fix high pH levels?
To fix high pH levels in a pool, you can add muriatic acid or sodium bisulfate to lower the pH to an ideal range of 7.2-7.6. Regularly test and adjust the pH levels to maintain proper balance for swimmer comfort and equipment longevity.
High pH levels indicate what?
High pH levels indicate alkalinity in a substance or solution. This means that the substance is on the basic end of the pH scale, which ranges from 0 to 14. A pH level above 7 is considered alkaline or basic.
Can the active site of an enzyme be damaged at very high pH levels?
The active site of an enzyme can very much be influenced and damaged by a very high pH level. An enzyme is a protein, and because of that it is very sensitive to pH levels. High pH can denature a protein, and thus "damage" the active site.
Can you go in hot tub if pH is high?
It depends on how high the PH is and how long it has been out of balance. If PH is high that means the water is more on the scale forming side than the corrosive side of the scale and wouldn't typically irritate the skin.
You would expect blood levels of what to be high when the pH of stomach chyme is at its lowest?
Histamine levels would be high in the blood when the pH of stomach chyme is at its lowest. Histamine is released by enterochromaffin-like cells in response to low pH levels in the stomach, and it stimulates the release of gastric acid.
What do you need to do to get the kiddie pool's water back to an acceptable pH?
You will have to add an alkaline substance in order to get the kiddie pools water back to an acceptable PH level. Calcium carbonate would work to increase the PH.
Do higher levels of pH indicate high levels of bacteria?
High levels of pH do not necessarily indicate high levels of bacteria. pH measures the acidity or alkalinity of a solution, while bacterial levels are typically measured using specific tests like colony counts or presence of certain species. Bacterial levels can be influenced by factors other than pH, such as temperature and nutrient availability.
Do bases have a high pH?
No, they have a low PH. Acids have a high PH. But they can both be dangerous at high and low levels so be careful! FUN FACT: Technically, paper is an acid. You write on acid all the time!
Is alkaline increaser the same as PH decreaser?
No - Alkaline is on the high end of the pH scale, acidic is on the low end of the pH scale. Use a pH decreaser to lower the alkaline levels.
