Ph a little high, TA very low

[PoolSchool]

Opened couple weeks ago, no swimmin yet, still a little cool, trying to get a handle on taking care of the water.

My Ph is just a little high, looks like 7.9ish, and TA is very low, like 2ppm. Should I bring the Ph down a little first, or bring the TA up a little at a time first?

I know I can get to both, I'm curious how the order you do these things affects the big picture. It seems like I need to get some TA going before adding something to lower Ph, but I wanna know the right way to go about it, if it matters.

Thanks

 

[257WbyMag]

How are you getting your test results? TA should result in increments of 10 so 2 ppm wouldn't be a valid result. Are you sure you don't have 20 ppm?

Correct your pH first and then raise your TA with baking soda.

 

[JasonLion]

There are many ways to do this. I would bring the TA up to perhaps 40 first. Then adjust the PH just a little low. Then raise the TA further. That will give you more control. With TA really low it is very very difficult to adjust PH without overshooting your target level.

 

[PoolSchool]

How are you getting your test results? TA should result in increments of 10 so 2 ppm wouldn't be a valid result. Are you sure you don't have 20 ppm?

Correct your pH first and then raise your TA with baking soda.

Yes, 20ppm is what I meant. Just using a regular drops tester, only took two drops to clear up on the TA test.

Thanks Jason, I will bring the TA up a bit first.