Looking for anecdotal responses on the best solution to lower PH. KemTek product at Home Depot - both its liquid chlorine and muriatic acid - products are receiving horrible reviews.
Thank you!
Thank you!
Muriatic Acid Recommendations
- Thread starter asusundevil
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I use Transchem brand. 31.45% full strength Muriatic Acid
Any brand is ok as long as its full strength. I didnt look up the KemTek product online to get more info. Im too lazy I guess to do it.
There are a lot of "green" products out these days, and generally, they do not work well.
Any brand is ok as long as its full strength. I didnt look up the KemTek product online to get more info. Im too lazy I guess to do it.
There are a lot of "green" products out these days, and generally, they do not work well.
See if there's any dealers near you. Besides 12.5% bleach, they sell 31.45% acid in returnable jugs. http://www.hasapool.com/dealer_locator_hasa.php
I haven't had any trouble with KemTek, except they're purchased the rights to Clorox and raise prices. Yesterday I couldn't find KemTek muriatic acid at Lowe's, only Clorox. The new more expensive bottle even has the same "123 easy" steps stuff. It claims to be 31% and certainly fumes like it. I got a tiny whiff last night and it felt like I'd inhaled an entire pickle.
KemTek from Home Depot shows the following:
14.5% hydrogen chloride
85% other ingredients
Is it safe to say that this product is a scam?
14.5% hydrogen chloride
85% other ingredients
Is it safe to say that this product is a scam?
The acid from Leslies is actually a pretty good deal and full strength (31%)
I think KemTek used to sell the 31% at HD and Lowes, but in the last few years switched to the weaker stuff for the same price.
I think KemTek used to sell the 31% at HD and Lowes, but in the last few years switched to the weaker stuff for the same price.
Hmm, I've got a Leslie's 1 mile down the street and will give them a try this afternoon. Thanks for the heads up. I'm having a heck of a time getting my PH down.
The acid from Leslies is actually a pretty good deal and full strength (31%)
I think KemTek used to sell the 31% at HD and Lowes, but in the last few years switched to the weaker stuff for the same price.
The Hasa link that Richard provided might be an even better deal ... especially for liquid chlorine too. This is listed in Chandler:
L. Grilz Pool Service & Supply, Inc.
992 West Ray Road, Chandler, AZ 85225 US
L. Grilz Pool Service & Supply, Inc.
992 West Ray Road, Chandler, AZ 85225 US
Richard,
I've never heard of this operation. They have a location 2 miles from my home. What is your experience with their product line?
I've never heard of this operation. They have a location 2 miles from my home. What is your experience with their product line?
Buying in bulk is a far better deal than anything else you will find. There is only one location in Tucson and it is on the opposite side of town ... of course now I have a SWG, so don't need the bleach.
I've been buying the bleach and acid from my local dealer for more than a year.
I've found acid at Menard's for a fair price.... even better when I can use rebate rewards to purchase it!
I understand that buying liquid chlorine in bulk is risky because its concentration dissipates in storage. Is this a similar risk with acid?
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