Hi all,
I am new to pool ownership and maintenance and I have a question regarding adding muriatic acid to lower pH and alkalinity. The TA was very high (over 200) and the pH was over 8 when I began. I have been adding muriatic acid in small doses, and there has been a reduction in my levels, however I seem to have run into a stagnant measurement. I cant get the pH lower than 7.6 and the TA is still about 180ppm. I have added nearly 3 gallons of muriatic acid so far and I am concerned about adding too much. Any suggestions? Thanks for your help
I am new to pool ownership and maintenance and I have a question regarding adding muriatic acid to lower pH and alkalinity. The TA was very high (over 200) and the pH was over 8 when I began. I have been adding muriatic acid in small doses, and there has been a reduction in my levels, however I seem to have run into a stagnant measurement. I cant get the pH lower than 7.6 and the TA is still about 180ppm. I have added nearly 3 gallons of muriatic acid so far and I am concerned about adding too much. Any suggestions? Thanks for your help