Can't get alkaline down , new plaster pool

[Mcaveman]

Diamondbrite day 6
ph6.8
alk 220
FAC 0


im afraid to add more muratic acid because ph is getting to low, I'm afraid to start adding bleach till I get ph and alkaline right.

what do I do?

 

[Richard320]

Aerate. That will raise the pH without raising TA.

There's complete instructions in Pool School - Lower Total Alkalinity

 

[triptyx]

That said, you don't want to have an algae breakout with new plaster! Get some bleach in there quick.

 

[Richard320]

That said, you don't want to have an algae breakout with new plaster! Get some bleach in there quick.

Good catch!

 

[Mcaveman]

Ok doing it now and I'll report back tomorrow thanks
i have concentrated bleach from aldi is that ok? Says safe for HE on it

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Ok doing it now and I'll report back tomorrow thanks
i have concentrated bleach from aldi is that ok? Says safe for HE on it

and just double checking safe to add bleach to fresh diamondbrite pool right

 

[Richard320]

Yes, okay to use ALDI bleach. As long as it doesn't say splashless or scented. Just dribble it into the return stream so it disperses fast. If you're really worried, reach for the pool brush immediately after and make a few swipes to set up some cross-currents.

 

[Mcaveman]

Thanks for quick response I'll recheck tomorrow, I added bleach I'm going to let that circulate for a hour or so then I'll run waterfall all night