Consistently High TA

[quadracer316]

Sorry if I'm beating a dead horse here. My TA has been high for the 2nd year in a row. Current test results. Help is much appreciated
FC= 3.5
CC= .5
PH= 7.6
TA= 210
CH= 250

 

[mknauss]

Does it create a problem? If the pH is stable, and you do not have any scale creation, there is no issue.

 

[RickM21]

The problem is high TA will cause your PH to rise faster. You will need to test PH often to keep it below 8. As you lower PH, it will also lower TA. So over time your TA will come down and your PH will not rise as quickly. Eventually you will find a sweet spot (50-70).

 

[quadracer316]

Thanks guys! This has not created a problem that I am aware of and my PH is pretty stable. I am just trying to follow my poolmath results and it always flags as high. If it isn't a problem then I'm good with it. Thanks!

 

[Texas Splash]

PH is pretty stable.

That's most important. TA is notoriously high in your region, and some have a TA well above 400. As Marty noted, as long as the pH is fairly stable (which your is) and there are no signs of scale, then you can continue with business as usual. The TA should slowly continue to fall with each acid application you do for the pH. In fact, if you want, you can let the pH hit about 8.0 before adding muriatic acid. When you do, use enough acid to drop the pH to about 7.0-7.2. That large swing should help to knock the TA down a bit each time. Of course if you have to add water during the season the TA may try to climb a little, but overall you seem to be in good shape.