Hey all:
I'm in Carlsbad, CA. 17.5 gal plaster pool, refinished 3 years ago. Have not changed water since.
FC 2.5
CC 0
CH 500
TA 100
CYA Low, (ran out of re-agent R-013)
PH is 8.2 plus
I just had to replace my heater, heat exchanger went out after about 15 years. Home warranty company did not cover because ph level in pool was too high. (I slacked off this year, my bad)
When re-plumbing for the new heater, installer showed me about 1/2 think build-up in my pipes (assuming its mostly calcium). With high CH and high PH, would a partial drain be advisable, or should use Muriatic to reduce the ph and deal with the CH for another year or two? I also looked into RO, but it looks cost-prohibitive.
Any advice appreciated,
Cheers,
Joel
I'm in Carlsbad, CA. 17.5 gal plaster pool, refinished 3 years ago. Have not changed water since.
FC 2.5
CC 0
CH 500
TA 100
CYA Low, (ran out of re-agent R-013)
PH is 8.2 plus
I just had to replace my heater, heat exchanger went out after about 15 years. Home warranty company did not cover because ph level in pool was too high. (I slacked off this year, my bad)
When re-plumbing for the new heater, installer showed me about 1/2 think build-up in my pipes (assuming its mostly calcium). With high CH and high PH, would a partial drain be advisable, or should use Muriatic to reduce the ph and deal with the CH for another year or two? I also looked into RO, but it looks cost-prohibitive.
Any advice appreciated,
Cheers,
Joel