on total alkalinity

[engrav]

Hi
at
<http://www.poolhelp.com/handouts/oB_A%20Deeper%20Look%20at%20Alkalinity%20Handout.pdf>
there is a pdf on total alkalinity
do you all agree with the content?
thank you

 

[Richard320]

Sounds right.

OnBalance is one of the experts here: http://www.troublefreepool.com/members/24406-onBalance

 

[JasonLion]

Overall it is quite good.

It does fail to note that higher TA levels plus aeration drive up the PH faster than lower TA levels. It also fails to mention that borates also buffer PH, allowing lower TA levels. Those are minor points in most cases, but very important to some people.