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Know this is an old post but was actually just wondering about pouring used damp rid in pool. Would be nice to reuse the liquid that forms after sitting in my RV, to help top up Ca hardness. Has anyone tried it?

Ok, so one week later and I finally have ph within range. Adding 1 tsp muriatic acid/day, and 1 tbsp MPS/day; also 1 tbsp MPS after use (infrequent). Ph 7.6 yesterday (didn't add any acid) and about 7.4 today. So tested TA - 30. Pool calc page called for 2 tbsp b.soda for TA to 50. Chemical...

PS. Thanks for pointing me to bottom of pool calc page. Guess I was trying to shoot for wrong values. Will let you know how I do. Thanks again Bev in MA

Hi Richard, Thanks for response. I know, sounds bizarre to raise TA so high right? Guess I was hoping that as I brought ph down that TA would fall into good range. I was trying to get ph in range and get a ta of at least 70, but that has been impossible to do. I am not sure I can even get a...

Hi all. I just cannot believe noone else has ever had this problem. I have battled and searched for years for an answer on web but never came across anything to help or explain why. I posted once before a few years ago about this topic in swimming pools (didn't know then where to post for...

Awesome. Thank you... Bev

Hi everyone, I cannot figure out how to start a new post, so will piggyback onto this one. I have started up an older spa (1998) for first time in a few years. I am having problems with TA & PH. If TA is good, PHis through the roof. If ph is good, TA is 50. I am using dichlor shock, and...