So i'd like to get my PH levels down from somewhere north of 8.2 to a nice 7.5
Went to Lowes today and bought a jug of 31.45% 20' baume muriatic acid. But i must admit, i'm a bit intimidated by it. Actually terrified is probably more accurate.
My username is no mere exaggeration. Literally the only thing i remember from chemistry is "Do what you otter, add acid to water." So i'm assuming that's important.
But i really want to conquer this pool stuff, so i need help.
Please feel free to respond as though you're talking to a 4 year old. Assume zero working knowledge.
i'm nervous about this acid and don't want to overlook anything.
Pool School says:
1. So, is that straight out of the jug?
Someone else here at some point wrote about diluting it in a bucket of water first. i'm curious which is best?
Also, poolcaculator is very specific about me adding 22oz of muriatic acid.
i bought a little plastic bucket at the hardware store with graduated markings on the side indicating ounces, so i could more easily measure out 22oz.
2. Is plastic safe?
Should i have looked for a specific type of plastic or something?
3. I'm confused about the relationship between TA and PH.
If TA buffers changes to PH, do i need to change the TA somehow before i try to change the PH?
4. How about storage? Will muriatic acid be safe in my basement? How long will it last?
This morning's test:
FC 2
CC .5
TA 140
CH 270
CYA 80
PH more than 8.2
My FC is low, It just finished raining... i'll get to that after i get the PH right. Or should i add chlorine first?
And i know my CYA is high. But i just got it down from 100 this week. (small victories)
Went to Lowes today and bought a jug of 31.45% 20' baume muriatic acid. But i must admit, i'm a bit intimidated by it. Actually terrified is probably more accurate.
My username is no mere exaggeration. Literally the only thing i remember from chemistry is "Do what you otter, add acid to water." So i'm assuming that's important.
But i really want to conquer this pool stuff, so i need help.
Please feel free to respond as though you're talking to a 4 year old. Assume zero working knowledge.
i'm nervous about this acid and don't want to overlook anything.
Pool School says:
"Muriatic acid should be added to the pool by pouring slowly in front of a return jet with the pump running. You should pour slowly enough that pouring an entire jug takes more than two minutes. Leave the pump running for at least 30 minutes after adding muriatic acid."
1. So, is that straight out of the jug?
Someone else here at some point wrote about diluting it in a bucket of water first. i'm curious which is best?
Also, poolcaculator is very specific about me adding 22oz of muriatic acid.
i bought a little plastic bucket at the hardware store with graduated markings on the side indicating ounces, so i could more easily measure out 22oz.
2. Is plastic safe?
Should i have looked for a specific type of plastic or something?
3. I'm confused about the relationship between TA and PH.
If TA buffers changes to PH, do i need to change the TA somehow before i try to change the PH?
4. How about storage? Will muriatic acid be safe in my basement? How long will it last?
This morning's test:
FC 2
CC .5
TA 140
CH 270
CYA 80
PH more than 8.2
My FC is low, It just finished raining... i'll get to that after i get the PH right. Or should i add chlorine first?
And i know my CYA is high. But i just got it down from 100 this week. (small victories)