So I recently SLAMmed my pool and it seems to have gone well. My TA was a bit low. I raised it from 50 to 60. After poking around in the forum I see that I should maybe work on my pH rather than TA. My pH seems to be hovering around 7.5-7.6. According to the Pool Math app this is “within range” but also high? App says I should be at 6. I have Muriatic acid from Lowe’s. Bottle says 31.5% so I guess I choose the 29% option form the app drop down menu? I’ve learned better to start with less and add more if needed so I’m thinking maybe add a gallon then see what happens. App says add 3 gallons. Just want to make sure I’m on the right track here before I start pouring the acid. Any input, suggestions, confirmations, alarms, etc? Thanks.
After SLAM, PH hovering 7.5ish. Add acid?
- Thread starter Aldis
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- Jun 22, 2014
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That's a good pH right now. I would not add acid to make it lower.
- May 3, 2014
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- Jun 22, 2014
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- Jul 21, 2013
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You set your target pH. Why is it 6?
Set the target pH to 7.6 which is in the middle of the range.
pH anywhere in the Recommended Range is fine. I don't live in an ideal world like some other people apparently do.
The app fills in that 6. Is that correct? The app fills in all the values automatically if I understand right. Please educate me if I’m not using the app correctly. Sorry if this is redundant, I also posted a second thread about this very question.
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- May 3, 2014
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It will put in the midpoint unless you override it. You must have entered a 6 in that spot. Change it to 7.6.
- Jun 22, 2014
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Ok I can change it. However I have never entered anything in the app save for my test results. The app fills in “targets”. I have the option to change them, they are highlighted in blue, but I don’t because I don’t know where I would get those values. I am depending on the app to do the calculations. I’m referring to all the values in the app not just the pH I’ve shared here but also the FC and TA etc. Am I misusing the app? My understanding was I enter my test results and the app calculates the “target” and recommends the chemicals if I miss the mark. This is why I made the second post—it is more focused on how the app works and maybe I’m confused. It wouldn’t be the first time.
Why is it 6–that is precisely the question. The app entered a 6 there. I have the option to change it but I don’t know what I would change it to and never have. I only enter my test results. I thought the app did that. Same question as my post below. Just trying to clear the murky waters.
Perfectionism is overrated
- May 3, 2014
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The app provides a 'suggested' Target. You, as a knowledgeable pool owner, can change that to what you wish the target to be. Do NOT blindly follow the app. It is great at storing your data and calculating the amount of chemical to add based on the input you provide it.
Aha! Then I misunderstood that critical aspect of the app. I don’t consider myself a knowledgeable pool owner at present but I’m working on it. I appreciate all the help I can get on that journey.
So follow up question is how, as a not very knowledgeable new pool owner, do I determine my targets? Is it the midpoint of recommended values? Is that a place to start? I think you may have mentioned that earlier. I’ll continue to rummage around in the forum for pertinent info. In the meantime, it seems my pool is pretty balanced and that’s kind of exciting.
- Jun 22, 2014
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Always best to go to the link below. In time you'll have much of it memorized and have a good routine.
What Are My Ideal Pool Levels?
Use our tool to find ideal chemical levels for any swimming pool. Check TFP recommended levels on pH, free chlorine, cyanuric acid, and more.
www.troublefreepool.com
- Jun 22, 2014
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Don't forget, just about anything else you need to know is on our Pool Care Basics page, to include the link provided above. Just about ANY pool care topic in on that page. Be sure to save it someplace handy. 
- Jun 22, 2014
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Even when you think you are in the ideal range(s), you may still have a question, or the APP may recommend something you aren't quite sure of. That's when you come back here for a sanity check. We'll go over it with you.
Thanks! It’s a whole different game now that I understand the app doesn’t put those targets in.
I am in the process of SLAMming again bc I still had some cloudiness and was losing a little too much chlorine each night. Again appreciate all of the help and explanations.