Muriatic Acid - Need to lower PH

[Mindflux]

I'm just a beginner, but I've read you can get MA at the hardware store.

Home Depot it closest to me, though I see a lot of mention of Crown from Lowes.


This from Home Depot (if it works) is 2 gallons for under $11. A better deal than lowes and it seems to be 20 Baume (31.45%)

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Smart-2x1-Gallon-Muriatic-Acid-2118-HD/100119310#specifications

Anyone see any problems using this?

 

[JVTrain]

That will work just fine. That's the concentrated stuff which is the most economical but use caution when handling and adding to pool.

 

[tim5055]

I'm just a beginner, but I've read you can get MA at the hardware store.

Home Depot it closest to me, though I see a lot of mention of Crown from Lowes.


This from Home Depot (if it works) is 2 gallons for under $11. A better deal than lowes and it seems to be 20 Baume (31.45%)

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Smart-2x1-Gallon-Muriatic-Acid-2118-HD/100119310#specifications

Anyone see any problems using this?

Nope - no problems, that is the stuff you want. At that price I'll have to go by HD as I normally use Lowes.

Just remember, this is strong stuff. I don't wear gloves, but I do make sure I have glasses on. I open the bottle after I am kneeling next to the pool and partially submerge the bottle in the pool and pour from that position. This reduces the possibility of splashing on my clothes or the pool deck. I also don't measure. I guesstimate pour. I can always make it up tomorrow if I'm a little light on the MA. It has a very strong odor so I open and close at arms length and only leave it uncapped while pouring.

 

[jblizzle]

If it is not half strength then that is a decent price and fine to use.

 

[Mindflux]

If it is not half strength then that is a decent price and fine to use.

How would you tell? The bottle label suggests it's 31.45% which seems like the potent stuff.

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Nope - no problems, that is the stuff you want. At that price I'll have to go by HD as I normally use Lowes.

Just remember, this is strong stuff. I don't wear gloves, but I do make sure I have glasses on. I open the bottle after I am kneeling next to the pool and partially submerge the bottle in the pool and pour from that position. This reduces the possibility of splashing on my clothes or the pool deck. I also don't measure. I guesstimate pour. I can always make it up tomorrow if I'm a little light on the MA. It has a very strong odor so I open and close at arms length and only leave it uncapped while pouring.

I'll keep this in mind. Seems like a good way to lose a full jug in a pool though but I understand the precaution.

 

[peterdaly]

I hold my breath the whole time I have 31.45 open. Glasses, gloves, measuring cup. Strong stuff.

 

[tim5055]

I hold my breath the whole time I have 31.45 open. Glasses, gloves, measuring cup. Strong stuff.

I agree! That is why I skip the measuring cup. Just one extra step while it is open to allow for spills.

 

[astronaut888]

I use these

 

[freqz]

I'm just a beginner, but I've read you can get MA at the hardware store.

Home Depot it closest to me, though I see a lot of mention of Crown from Lowes.


This from Home Depot (if it works) is 2 gallons for under $11. A better deal than lowes and it seems to be 20 Baume (31.45%)

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Smart-2x1-Gallon-Muriatic-Acid-2118-HD/100119310#specifications

Anyone see any problems using this?

I use this and it works fine. When my pH is high I pour in a bit and the next day my pH is about where pool math says it should be.

Just to reinforce the others: this is strong, nasty stuff in concentrated form. Please take precautions and wear your safety gear while dealing with it. Gloves and glasses at a minimum at my pool.

 

[gwegan]

You should also store you MA well away from your chlorine. Never mix them it results in chlorine gas. I buy my MA at HD too.

 

[Mindflux]

You should also store you MA well away from your chlorine. Never mix them it results in chlorine gas. I buy my MA at HD too.

I have a SWG, so I don't think that'll be a problem. Thanks for the tip though!

 

[SwimAustin]

I use these

Getting an attractive women to do it for you. Very smart.

 

[tim5055]

Getting an attractive women to do it for you. Very smart.

I tried, the wive vetoed the pool girl idea....