Hey guys,
I’m trying to raise my TA from 60 to 90.
Today was my second attempt using baking soda using the Pool Calculator, but TA barely moved.
1st attempt:
On 11/19/2017, pool reading was:
So I added 68oz baking soda to tried to get TA to 90 (18000 gallon pool). I checked the next day, still at TA 70, checked 2&3 days later, still TA 70. Baking soda didn’t do anything on my first attempt.
2nd attempt:
On 12/06/2017, pool reading was:
I then added 101oz baking soda in the morning to get to TA 90. I checked at night and it’s showing TA 70. So it went up +10 but with 101 oz baking soda that should’ve raise it to TA 90.
Is there something I’m doing wrong to raise TA?
ps. The reason I like to raise my TA, I noticed that my pH been rising more often. Not sure because it’s colder now or low TA may effecting my pH number.
Any input is appreciated. Thanks guys!!
I’m trying to raise my TA from 60 to 90.
Today was my second attempt using baking soda using the Pool Calculator, but TA barely moved.
1st attempt:
On 11/19/2017, pool reading was:
- FC = 10.5
- CC = 0.0
- PH = 7.4
- TA = 70
- CH = 300
- CYA = 45-50
So I added 68oz baking soda to tried to get TA to 90 (18000 gallon pool). I checked the next day, still at TA 70, checked 2&3 days later, still TA 70. Baking soda didn’t do anything on my first attempt.
2nd attempt:
On 12/06/2017, pool reading was:
- FC = 11.5
- CC = 0
- PH = 7.0
- CYA = 45
- TA = 60 (even a little lower now)
- CH = 300
I then added 101oz baking soda in the morning to get to TA 90. I checked at night and it’s showing TA 70. So it went up +10 but with 101 oz baking soda that should’ve raise it to TA 90.
Is there something I’m doing wrong to raise TA?
ps. The reason I like to raise my TA, I noticed that my pH been rising more often. Not sure because it’s colder now or low TA may effecting my pH number.
Any input is appreciated. Thanks guys!!