Hi all, so I started with what I thought was tested and balanced water. Everything was spot on using my new Taylor test kit including a CYA of around 40-45. After using Dichlor granules the first couple of treatments I decided to go for the liquid chlorine method after a soak (2 oz. of 10% Pool Chlorine I bought at the hardware store). Came out later that day to check things and my PH went from 7.6 to above 8. It never did that when I just added Dichlor granules afterwards. Any thoughts?
Dichlor then LC = PH Spike?
- Thread starter Lab Rat
- Start date
- May 23, 2015
- 25,730
- Pool Size
- 16000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Dichlor is acidic, not as bad as trichlor but it still lowers pH. Bleach is slightly caustic and can temporarily raise pH. If you use bleach or liquid chlorine for the sanitizer, you will need to lower pH separately using muriatic acid. You’ll need to keep your TA lower in order to keep pH rise under control. All of this is spelled out in the Sticky thread at the top of the Subforum on how to use the dichlor/bleach method.
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How do I use Chlorine in my Spa (or pool)?
Thread 'How do I use Chlorine in my Spa (or pool)?'
How do I use Chlorine in my Spa (or pool)?
Thanks for breaking it down into simple terms for me! I think I get it now. Much appreciated