PoolingAround's get it right the first time thread!
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This is driving me nuts. I've added a gallon of muriatic acid and my ph still wont drop below 8.2. Just keep adding?
Basically yes. 8.2 is the highest your test reads, so it could be 8.5 or 9 or higher
Test, add, mix for 15 mins. repeat until you get it down to 7.8. It will be a battle but you must win it!
Once you get it down to 7.8 then you know you are close. I am guessing it is even higher like Caco says.
Once you get it down to 7.8 then you know you are close. I am guessing it is even higher like Caco says.
Quick question all. When changing over the pool valves to spa valves do I need to shut the pump off or can I do it when its on?
I think you should shut off pump to turn valves but it may not matter. Sorry I don't have a spa plumbed into my pool system.
I don't turn off the pump to move Jandy style valves. My Solartouch also moves the valve with the pump on. I haven't seen a recommendation to do so. The only time that I am aware of that it is important to turn off the pump is when moving the valve on a sand filter or DE filter.
New numbers! How does it look? Keep in mind this is still a chlorinated pool.
PH - 7.8
FC - 3
CC - 0
CH - 325
TA - 70
CYA - 40
It looks like by me trying to fight this PH battle I've lowered my TA too much. Pool math says to add baking soda but since I will be adding salt within the next week should I just leave it at 70?
Also, Poolmath says my calcium hardness is too high and I need to replace 20% of the water. Is that really necessary?
PH - 7.8
FC - 3
CC - 0
CH - 325
TA - 70
CYA - 40
It looks like by me trying to fight this PH battle I've lowered my TA too much. Pool math says to add baking soda but since I will be adding salt within the next week should I just leave it at 70?
Also, Poolmath says my calcium hardness is too high and I need to replace 20% of the water. Is that really necessary?
Something isn't set correctly in PoolMath. Recommended TA should be 60-80.
Pool School - Recommended Levels
Pool School - Water Balance for SWGs
Pool School - Recommended Levels
Pool School - Water Balance for SWGs
Ah, correct you are good sir! Nice, looks like I'm in the recommended levels. Still going to drop PH a bit and raise chlorine a tad.
| Plaster | with Bleach FC 3-7 (See chart) pH 7.5-7.8 TA 70-90+ CH 250-350 CYA 30-50 |
You should run the tests and add (or not) as the tests and Pool Math tells you to. Trust your testing and let it guide your additions.
Do you have a SWG?
Do you have a SWG?
You should run the tests and add (or not) as the tests and Pool Math tells you to. Trust your testing and let it guide your additions.
Do you have a SWG?
Yes I do. I assume I have to run the pump continuously for 2 days to get a full mix? MY CYA is at 40 so I asked them to add stabilizer to get it to 70.
That would be ideal.
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