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I have never heard of it being used for that purpose and cant find any reference to it being used for that purpose. any acid would lower Ph however that does not mean that it wont have undesirable side effects.

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What is soda ash for swimming pools?

Soda ash, also known as sodium carbonate, is used in swimming pools to increase the pH level of the water. By adding soda ash to the pool, it helps to raise the pH level and maintain proper water balance, which is essential for safe and enjoyable swimming conditions. It is important to follow the manufacturer's instructions when using soda ash to ensure the correct dosage is applied.


What are some uses of sodium chloride?

Sodium chloride (NaCl) is table salt.Flavoring condiment for food,Food preservative,Lowers freezing temperature of water. Can melt ice on roads, also used in making ice cream by helping the salt water to remain liquid and drop to temperature below 0° Celsius.There are other uses of the chemical properties of sodium chloride salt, including water softening systems, as well as many industrial applications.


What element is used to disinfect pools?

Well the average pH level of a pool should be 7.4 if its any lower or higher it's not safe for swimmers!!!! To disinfect you should take a sample to a pool store they will probably tell you to buy salt. Some chemicals used for the disinfection of pools waters: chlorine, sodium hypochlorite, hydrogen peroxide, ozone, etc.


Is calcium chloride the same as calcium hypochlorite?

No, calcium chloride and calcium hypochlorite are not the same. Calcium chloride is a chemical compound used for de-icing roads and in food preservation, while calcium hypochlorite is a chemical compound used as a disinfectant and bleaching agent, such as in swimming pools.


Is used in swimming pools to keep out bacteria?

Chlorine is used in swimming pools to kill bacteria and other microorganisms that could cause infections or illnesses. It acts as a disinfectant by breaking down biological contaminants in the water.

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What kind of salt do you use for saltwater pools?

The salt generally used for pools is common salt or sodium chloride. there is a new system coming onto the market that uses magnesium and potassium chloride however I would not suggest using these in conjunction with a sodium chloride system as I don't know what will happen if you do.


Where salt come from?

The salt used in swiming pools (sodium chloride) usually comes from the ocean. There is a new type of salts being used for its health benefits whcha are potasium and magnesuim chloride. The salt used in swiming pools (sodium chloride) usually comes from the ocean. There is a new type of salts being used for its health benefits whcha are potasium and magnesuim chloride.


Is the water in salt chlorinated pools like sea water?

Yes in most cases it is (Common salt or sodium chloride) only in a much lower concentration then found in sea water. There is a new system on the market however that uses Magnesium and potassium chloride.


What is the use of chloride?

chlorine has many uses. It is used in pools and drinking water to kill bacteria and other microbes, it is one of the elements in salt (sodium chloride), the list is practically endless.


What is soda ash for swimming pools?

Soda ash, also known as sodium carbonate, is used in swimming pools to increase the pH level of the water. By adding soda ash to the pool, it helps to raise the pH level and maintain proper water balance, which is essential for safe and enjoyable swimming conditions. It is important to follow the manufacturer's instructions when using soda ash to ensure the correct dosage is applied.


What will result if sodium bicarbonate is used to lower ph in a swimming pool?

Using sodium bicarbonate to lower pH in a swimming pool is not effective. Sodium bicarbonate, or baking soda, is typically used to raise pH levels in pools. To lower pH in a pool, an acid such as muriatic acid or sodium bisulfate should be used.


What type of chloride is used swimming pools?

chlorine.


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.


What are some uses of sodium chloride?

Sodium chloride (NaCl) is table salt.Flavoring condiment for food,Food preservative,Lowers freezing temperature of water. Can melt ice on roads, also used in making ice cream by helping the salt water to remain liquid and drop to temperature below 0° Celsius.There are other uses of the chemical properties of sodium chloride salt, including water softening systems, as well as many industrial applications.


How do you use chlorine everyday?

Chlorine gas in used in water-treatment works and commercial swimming-pools, to disinfect the filtered water, at concentrations of 2ppm for potable water, 2-4ppm for swimming pools. Its compounds are most commonly found in household bleach, zinc-chloride primary cells (in batteries) and as table salt: sodium hypochlorate (or ~ite?), ammonium chloride and sodium chloride respectively.


How does a saltwater pool stay clean?

Salt is used in conjunction with a chlorine generator in pools to create sanatizer. The salt (sodium chloride) is changed temporarilly to chlorine by the electrical charge in the "generator" it then acts as a sanatizer.


What do magnesium oxide and sodium chloride have in common?

They have oxygen. No. they don't both have oxygen, Magnesium Oxide has composed of well, magnesium (1) and oxygen. While Sodium chloride or table salt, is composed of sodium and chlorine (like the stuff in the pools) But even though they are enitrely different compounds, they are both ingested. Or used in alot of peoples lives. Magnesium oxide is a drug though. I wouldn't want to sprinkle that on a steak.