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It means you probably have a cloudy pool. First, adjust your pH level down by using muriatic acid. Follow the instructions on the bottle. Check your pH after two hours. If it is between 7.4 and 7.6, then you can add other chemicals. Also, pH will fluctuate somewhat if your TA (total alkalinity) is not correct. Raise your TA will baking soda (any brand will do). Lowering TA is a whole 'nuther story though, so be careful not to overdo it on the first attempt. Fix TA first, then address pH. Once your TA is right (about 100-125 ppm for a vinyl pool) you may find that pH has corrected itself. If not, borax brings it up, and muriatic acid brings it down.
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∙ 11y agoThe Chlorine generator is what causes the high PH and its not a Salt Water Pool
Hmmm....if it's not a salt water pool then why is there a chlorine generator? Just use your test kit and add acid when the pH is high.
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∙ 11y agoIdeally, it will be close to 7, which is neutral.
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∙ 11y agoit will kill you ..... it happen to my cousin and he died instantly when the ph level was 7.5
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Why does your salt water pool taste bitter?
A Salt water swimming pool, like the iceberg in Sydney. hmmm.... A Salt Water Beach! or a pool in wich someone wurinated in! A: Your answer is old pool water. You will not taste the salt in a salt water system pool! k
Increase pH in salt water pool?
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Do you still need to add pH calcium alkaline chemicals to a salt water pool as the same as a chlorine pool?
Yes you still need to control the PH of your water weather it is a salt water pool or chlorine tablet pool. with salt water pools the chlorine produced by the chlorine generator is more dependant on a lower pH, around 7.2 to 7.6 if pH goes to high the chlorine gets locked up and cant work. you can find more detailed information on our web site at www.cristal-clear-pools.com. hope this helps you.
Is 7.2 to high for a salt water pool?
pH for a salt water pool is to be between 7.2 & 7.6 ideally. If the reading is lower than 7.2, add baking soda, if the reading is higher than 7.6 add muratic acid.
Why would a salt water swimming pool turn blonde hair green?
It is not the salt water pool or the salt water that is turning your hair green. It is a poorly maintained pool with a chemical imbalance - pH and total alkalinity out of required parameters.
Is salt with sodium used for swimming pool?
Sodium Carbonate is the PH+ element
Is it normal for the Ph level of your salt water pool to be high after shocking it 30 minutes ago?
You are getting false readings because of the extreme high levels of chlor. k
What do you do if the pH is too high in the pool with a saltwater system?
Add muriatic acid. You could take a water sample to a pool store, and they will tell you how much to add. Or add 1/4 gal each day until the pH drops to 7.4-7.5. 7.5 is ideal pH for salt water systems.
How do you raise the Ph in a salt water pool if soda ash only raises the alkalinity?
Soda ash raises both alkalinity and pH in fresh water; I would assume the same in salt.
Why is the pH in my pool always high?
High chlorine levels will make the pH in your pool high. You can add borates to help stabilize the pH level in your pool.
What should be done to clear the pool purchased a salt water pump for the pool now have to much pH in the pool what do you suggest we use to clear our pool water?
Muratic acid or Sulfaric acid
Why did your pool water turn green immediately after adding pH plus?
Your pool water turned green immediately after adding pH Plus because the chemical had increased the pH level to high. You may need to adjust the alkalinity levels of the water using another pool chemical such as pH Minus of pH Alkalinity Plus.
