Need 59oz of Muriatic Acid to my pool? Can I add it all at once? Does it need to be diluted or can I add directly from bottle?
Thank YouAdd directly from the bottle. I hold out at arm's length and let it pour in a constant stream (no glugging) as I walk around the perimeter.
Thank YouDirect from bottle. Very slowly in front of return/jet with pump on high speed. Stream should be diameter of a pencil as a rule of thumb. Be upwind.
You don’t need to dilute. But if you were to (which you shouldn’t) always add acid to water. Never ever add water to acid. Ever.
Yes.Can I add it all at once?
Don't dilute it. Pour directly from the bottle. The more it's handled, the more likely there will be a spill or splash incident. Minimize risk when handling MA.Does it need to be diluted or can I add directly from bottle?
I always put these on when handling MA:Yes.
Don't dilute it. Pour directly from the bottle. The more it's handled, the more likely there will be a spill or splash incident. Minimize risk when handling MA.
Slowly pour in front of a return with the pump running so the MA is quickly dispersed. Lower the jug to the water and slowly pour with the bottle opening just above the surface of the water to avoid splashing.
Photos, please!I look like an idiot but I don't care
To each his own I guess. At some point you have to handle full strength muriatic acid. I dilute mine into the pool as opposed to diluting it into a bucket first.I have to disagree. I always dilute into a 5 gallon jug. Reason being less chance of the acid splashing back onto you or the lanai. Also the vapor can actually stain railings if the wind is blowing that way.
I have scars on both feet from acid back splashing onto me while pouring directly into the pool.
Diluting into a container increases the risk of splashing. It's safest and easiest to pour directly from the bottle into the pool.I always dilute into a 5 gallon jug. Reason being less chance of the acid splashing back onto you or the lanai.
Are you pouring from a standing position? That would be dangerous.I have scars on both feet from acid back splashing onto me while pouring directly into the pool.
Let me know how that gallon of muriatic acid smells on a dank, humid morning pouring it at arms length right above water level. I bet after the 20th pool you’re going to be wanting to submerge it into a 5 gallon bucket.Why not simply lay the acid jug on it's side and go directly into the pool from a height of about and inch or two?
(as in the pjt's pics above)
Many, many folks are simply too fearful of acid and their over-precaution leads to accidents,
pjt's good pics demonstrate the correct and safest way to add acid to your pool.
Actually, I notice no smell at all since it is so VERY close to the water and my preferred position is downwind. You seem to be aiming your advice to commercial pool companies. TFP advice is most always directed at residental pool owners who don't own 20 poolsLet me know how that gallon of muriatic acid smells on a dank, humid morning pouring it at arms length right above water level
I rarely notice any smell when pouring MA. I use the wind to my advantage, or just hold my breath for the 15 seconds it takes to pour the MA.Let me know how that gallon of muriatic acid smells on a dank, humid morning pouring it at arms length right above water level.
If I'm going to be crouched for more than ~20 seconds, I'll just sit on the coping.Plus your back, knees, and ankles are going to be screaming after weeks of bending over to waters’ height.
Yes I am a pool tech.Actually, I notice no smell at all since it is so VERY close to the water and my preferred position is downwind. You seem to be aiming your advice to commercial pool companies. TFP advice is most always directed at residental pool owners who don't own 20 pools
I would like to buy those gloves. Can you point me to the source? ThanksI notice no smell, and here's why: my deep end return side of the pool is out of the ground about two feet, so I'm lucky there, i can just lean over. I go contrary to tfp wisdom and pour FAST (but not enough to splash) and hold my breath while I do it. Also wear chemical resistant gloves and goggles. I have my brush ready to go and brush that stuff like a crazy woman so it can't settle. I got a whiff of it once, and plan to never again!