High Alkalinity Plaster Pool

[johnmastraci]

Hi
My pool builder performed an in pool acid wash a few weeks ago, dropped my pH very low. Prior to the acid wash, I had perfect pool chemistry. They reversed the process with Soda Ash and my Alkalinity has been sky high ever since. I have been adding small amounts of muriatic acid almost every day and keeping my bubbler going around the clock to try to drop the alkalinity without dropping the pH.

My current levels are:

Temp 65 F
pH 7.2
CH 575
TA 250
CYA 30
FC 10

Any suggestions on how I can get my LSI down?

Will be closing the pool soon.

Thanks

 

[Texas Splash]

Below is the page to help you. Be patient, acid>aerate>repeat. Will take several treatments but eventually you'll get it. When are you closing?

Lower Total Alkalinity

A lower Total Alkalinity level can help a pool owner stabalize their pH increase. We'll explain how to lower TA with a little help from muriatic acid.

www.troublefreepool.com

 

[johnmastraci]

Closing in about a week or two - waiting on a new winter cover to be delivered. The LSI will drop a good amount in the great lakes winter.

 

[Texas Splash]

The cold will certainly help. But you should be able to lower the TA quite a bit before then if you wish. Good luck!