Add Washing soda?

[Lcts]

Hello! Happy Summer!
My PH is low. (pool hasn't been used much, so much rain...)

FC 8
CC less than .05
PH 7.0
TA 50
CYA 30

Pool is crystal clear. 82 degrees
Is it time to add 8 oz of washing soda? What is the best way to add?

Thanks!

 

[mknauss]

Remember this --
Baking Soda = big TA change, small pH change
Borax = Big pH change, small TA change
Washing Soda = big pH change, big TA change. Probably more TA change than you want.

I would suggest adding enough baking soda to raise your TA to 70 ppm. Your pH will rise a bit naturally.

 

[Lcts]

OK Thanks. Glad I asked.
Just sprinkle in the pool?

 

[mknauss]

Yes. Be sure it dissolves or brush it in.

 

[Lcts]

Thank you!

Have a Great Day!