Muritc Acid

[SkyKid]

Hello everyone
I'm a new pool owner and I will have a lot of questions in the near future
Just want to know about this one to start
Is it safe to use muritic acid in a fiberglass pool to manage ph levels
Thanks

 

[jblizzle]

Welcome to TFP!!!

Yes, muriatic acid is fine to use in any pool. Just pour it very slowly in front of a return jet in the deepest part of the pool.

 

[Butterfly]

Yes, but be sure to add it properly:

Muriatic acid should be added to the pool by pouring slowly in front of a return jet with the pump running................. Leave the pump running for at least 30 minutes after adding muriatic acid.

Pool School is your friend.

Welcome to the forum

 

[SkyKid]

are the return jets where the water comes back into the pool?
Thanks for the warm welcome and answers

 

[jblizzle]

are the return jets where the water comes back into the pool?

Correct. They will help mix the chemical into the water so it does not sit on the bottom of the pool and cause problems.

If you have any concerns, you can also just do a quick brushing of the bottom to ensure it is mixed into the water, but this should not be necessarily if added as we described.

More info here:
pool-school/recommended_pool_chemicals

 

[SkyKid]

One more
is muriatic acid ok to buy from lowes
http://www.lowes.com/pd_206474-3422...il=69.40.43.127&currentURL=?Ntt=muriatic+acid

 

[duraleigh]

You can buy it anywhere you like. Usually is 31.45% but there is more and more that is only 15% so check the label....31.45 will be a better deal, normally.

 

[Smykowski]

One more
is muriatic acid ok to buy from lowes
http://www.lowes.com/pd_206474-3422...il=69.40.43.127&currentURL=?Ntt=muriatic+acid

This stuff is fine. If you scroll down a bit it tells you that the concentration is 31.45%.

 

[Butterfly]

SkyKid, if you are new to working with muriatic acid, you should read handling info.
You should wear eye protection and most recommend gloves. Watch out for the vapors, too.

Stored the MA by itself, and away from chlorine sources.

Do a google search, bottom left of each page, for something like "how to handle muriatic acid" and read a few threads. Here's one:

best-way-to-handle-muriatic-acid-t19300.html

 

[mitch08]

Yeah you really have to be careful with the vapors. Especially if there is a wind blowing a bit towards you.
I've had that unpleasant feeling more than once.

You really need to handle it properly. It is strong stuff.

 

[SkyKid]

I have used muriatic acid before and know how nasty it can be
Thanks for the warnings can never be too careful