Disposing of TSP and acid bath after filter cleaning

[rthorntn]

Hi,

How do people dispose of the gallons of diluted TSP and acid used in cleaning cartridge filters?

Can you add something to negate TSP's high alkalinity?

I read about adding baking soda to the acid bath?

Thanks.

Richard

 

[PoolGate]

How much are we talking about? TSP is just a nutrient so dumping a little in the ground isn't going to do much. Not sure what acid you are using. Vinegar? I would probably just dump it all if we're only talking 50 gallons or so.

 

[Newdude]

I use one of those big green landscaper buckets to soak my filters. I have always just dumped the bucket in the yard afterwards. By the time you factor in that the MA is already diluted, its probably at least 150 galons to 1 and doesnt hurt the grass. I make sure to do it in an area with nothing undergroud (utilities, sprinkler lines,etc) just in case.