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    Should I lower TA?

    I have finally gotten to the point of passing the overnight FC test, and now am focusing on other readings. I've been aerating to bring ph up from 6.8 to now 7.4. My TA is 200. Should I worry about bringing the TA down with muriatic acid? It's my understanding that I don't need to worry...
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    TF100 Alkalinity test question

    When doing the TA test, am I looking for the drop to turn red, or the whole sample to turn red. My drop turns red way before my sample does. Also, if the answer is the sample, it goes to a "hot pink" color after so many drops. TIA!
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    Higher TA value might due to the pH upon circulation

    I don't mean to hijack, but I have a question for your Richard320. You say the pH will most likely rise due to circulation with a TA level of 80. Could I ask you what a higher TA value (say, 150) might due to the pH upon circulation? That's my situation--low pH, high TA. Going to do more...
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    Need advice: TA and Ph

    Long story short, I just switched from Trichlor pucks and dichlor shock to BBB. Had tons of dirt and "scum" in bottom of pool at opening due to slight rip in winter cover. I've been battling holding FC since opening, and started using bleach Monday. Finally got my TF50 kit today (I know, I...