Hi all,
New to the forum but have been reading the TFP site and got one of the test kits a while ago. I'm a medical provider and brew beer so I'm good with basic Chemistry and pH (Acid base balance)
My question: For regular adding of liquid bleach to keep the FC at maintenance levels do I need to adjust the pH first?
Here in Austin our tap water is super basic IE pH around 8 all the way to 8.1. I am having to use a lot of acid to keep my levels where TFP and the kits recommend. No biggie. I know before I shock the pool I am supposed to adjust the pH and get it to around 7.4.
The prior owners used cheap *** tabs and the CYA is off the charts. Austin is in a drought and IF (City is being strict about this) I could drain and refill the pool it would cost me around $600. My plan was to just use liquid bleach all summer and let the CYA evaporate and dilute out with regular topping off of the pool.
Thanks!
New to the forum but have been reading the TFP site and got one of the test kits a while ago. I'm a medical provider and brew beer so I'm good with basic Chemistry and pH (Acid base balance)
My question: For regular adding of liquid bleach to keep the FC at maintenance levels do I need to adjust the pH first?
Here in Austin our tap water is super basic IE pH around 8 all the way to 8.1. I am having to use a lot of acid to keep my levels where TFP and the kits recommend. No biggie. I know before I shock the pool I am supposed to adjust the pH and get it to around 7.4.
The prior owners used cheap *** tabs and the CYA is off the charts. Austin is in a drought and IF (City is being strict about this) I could drain and refill the pool it would cost me around $600. My plan was to just use liquid bleach all summer and let the CYA evaporate and dilute out with regular topping off of the pool.
Thanks!