I currently only go to the pool store to get the ~30% muriatic acid. Is that usually the best deal or is there another method of getting better pricing on acid?
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In the pool section, yes, sometimes it is the lower concentration-- ~14.5 Baume, I believe.
Instead, take a walk over to the paint department... It's exactly the same as the pool acid, just labeled for a different purpose-- and it's the full 31 baume concentration, and almost certainly cheaper per gallon than what you are paying at the pool store.
I remember one time, I think it was @ Ace hardware, I discovered it stocked near the cement/concrete... It was being sold as a concrete cleaner.... But it was labeled as 31 Baume Muriatic Acid... If I remember correctly, it might even (rarely) be labeled as hydrochloric acid... But as long as it's 31 Baume it's the right stuff.
Of course, there's no harm in using the lower concentration.... it just costs a bit more, and you have to use more of it-- but the trade off is that there is less off-gassing and odor, so it can be a little more "user friendly"...
Instead, take a walk over to the paint department... It's exactly the same as the pool acid, just labeled for a different purpose-- and it's the full 31 baume concentration, and almost certainly cheaper per gallon than what you are paying at the pool store.
I remember one time, I think it was @ Ace hardware, I discovered it stocked near the cement/concrete... It was being sold as a concrete cleaner.... But it was labeled as 31 Baume Muriatic Acid... If I remember correctly, it might even (rarely) be labeled as hydrochloric acid... But as long as it's 31 Baume it's the right stuff.
Of course, there's no harm in using the lower concentration.... it just costs a bit more, and you have to use more of it-- but the trade off is that there is less off-gassing and odor, so it can be a little more "user friendly"...
- Jun 22, 2014
- 47,797
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
Yes, our Lowes has both, 31.45% and 15%. The 31.45% 2 packs are on a "stock" aisle in the back of the store near the rear door to lawn and garden on a pallet.
Thanks everyone. I will check it out at Lowe's next time. The pool store 2 gallons is getting up to about 14 and change after taxes. I'll see if there's a cheaper at Lowe's or Home Depot
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I've taken pooldv's advice and gone to Lowes garden/pool area...you can get a 2-pak for 12 & change w the approx. 31.5% muratic acid...buying anything less concentrated, take the delta and then at it to 1.0 [1.15] and times by your buying price at the pool store and that how much more you will pay to get the higher con at lowes.. higher con, less you have to use and carry, buy greater risk of inhaling fumes...ALWAYS pour w wind to your back and pool to your front 
The pool $tore closest to my house is actually very close in price to Lowes. But, their attitude is poor and I don't like dealing with them I'll drive a little further to Lowes....
That seems like about double what I'm paying, although I did have to pay the deposit on the bottles and crate upfront. Any HASA dealers near you? http://www.hasapool.com/dealer_locator_hasa.php
According to their website there are. I've never heard of them. I'll have to check out a nearby dealer
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