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The only way to lower your alkalinity is to use a pH decreaser. adding acid will also do the trick but for vinyl pools it is easier to just use a pH decreaser ( which is acid) and then adjust the pH. Remember not to use expensive alkalinity plus...arm and hammer is alot cheaper and the same thing. It costs 1.87 for a 4 lb box.
Alkalinitywe haven't been able to get our pool clear...the alkalinity is soooo high and we are about to go nuts with tempt in 90's...HELP!
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Is muriatic acid in a vinyl-lined pool safe at start up?
Yes as long as there is wter in the pool first.
How do you lower the pH in a pool?
Muriatic Acid....Be real careful though.
What are the ingredients for pool acid?
Pool acid typically refers to muriatic acid, which is a common acid used to lower the pH levels in swimming pools. The main ingredient is hydrochloric acid. It is important to handle muriatic acid with care as it is highly corrosive and should be diluted before adding it to the pool water.
How do you lower the acid in a pool?
Add potash. See your pool shop with a sample of your water and the size of your pool and he will give you what your pool requires.
Is muriatic acid the same as hth stabilizer?
No, muriatic acid and HTH stabilizer are not the same. Muriatic acid is a strong acid used to lower the pH of pool water, while HTH stabilizer (cyanuric acid) is used to prevent chlorine in the pool from being broken down by the sun's rays. Both serve different purposes in pool maintenance.
What is the purpose of adding muriatic acid to pools?
In order to not cause irritation of the eyes and skin, the pH of the pool water should be between 7.2 - 7.6. Muriatic acid is added to the pool to lower the pH if it is too high.
What are the differences between muriatic acid and hydrochloric acid when it comes to their use in pool maintenance?
Muriatic acid and hydrochloric acid are essentially the same chemical compound, with hydrochloric acid being the pure form and muriatic acid being a diluted form. In pool maintenance, muriatic acid is commonly used to lower pH levels and alkalinity, while hydrochloric acid is more concentrated and may be used for more heavy-duty cleaning tasks. It is important to follow safety precautions and dilution instructions when handling either acid in pool maintenance.
How do you get pH lower in the pool without chemicals?
use either muriatic acid or dry acid (sodium bisulfate)
How much muriatic acid do you add and how often to lower 260 alkalinity in 15000 gallon pool?
To lower alkalinity in a 15,000 gallon pool by 260, you would typically add about 3 quarts of muriatic acid. The frequency of adding muriatic acid to lower alkalinity depends on your current levels and how quickly they rise, usually every few days to a week. It's recommended to test your water regularly and adjust the treatment as needed.
How do you shock a pool using muriatic acid?
You can't! Muriatic acid (~32% HCL) will not add any free chlorine to the pool and will not function as a oxidizer (Shock).
What is in liquid pool acid?
liquid pool acid is Muriatic acid or more commonly know as Hydrochloric acid (HCl)
I am using a lot of acid in my pool?
That Acid is called Muriatic Acid. You put it in your swimming pool to lower the PH of the water. At lower PH Levels, the chlorine you use to sanitize the pool is more active, as a disinfectant. You MUST be careful not to put too MUCH Muriatic Acid in your pool! PH that is too low will create potentially deadly fumes, so test your water. Low pH is corrosive to plaster and metal pool parst.
