Low PH

[proavia]

I don't see a period or icon for your logs

 

[mknauss]

I don't see a period or icon for your logs

I do Gene. You might need to refresh your browser page.

 

[Newdude]

Gene i didnt have them either, even with a refresh. So i logged out completely, wiped my history, and signed back into TFP. Now i see them.

Hey TF!!!! Gene/Marty will have you well covered

 

[Tfpoolfromthestart]

If your pH is lowering, then someone, somehow is adding acid. No other way.

No one has added acid. I'm the only one doing the chemicals for the pool.

 

[proavia]

Thanks Marty - that fixed it.
PoolMath logs icon showing now.

On my tablet, had to do the same as Newdude - was pain. Probably why I don't do it often on that device.

 

[Tfpoolfromthestart]

Thanks Marty - that fixed it.
PoolMath logs icon showing now.

I will test everything for the next few days to watch the drop in pH. I will also call my PB to see if he is possibly adding acid. Thanks guys. I will report back. If this issue is persistent, should I raise my TA?

 

[mknauss]

If this issue is persistent, should I raise my TA?

No. With your fill water and new plaster, your pH is rising. Acid is being added. Either liquid or via trichlor pucks.

 

[Newdude]

I'm not saying your PB is adding stuff behind your back. I'm saying if your gate was locked, your PH would rise.

 

[proavia]

Are you using a SpeedStir when testing? It really makes testing more accurate and easier.
Are you holder the reagent bottles perfectly vertical and letting the drops fully form on the tip?

Your CH will rise do to new plaster and also do to the high evaporation rate here in the PHX area. Expect your CH to rise by at least 200+ per year just from evaporation.

 

[Tfpoolfromthestart]

Are you using a SpeedStir when testing? It really makes testing more accurate and easier.
Are you holder the reagent bottles perfectly vertical and letting the drops fully form on the tip?

Your CH will rise do to new plaster and also do to the high evaporation rate here in the PHX area. Expect your CH to rise by at least 200+ per year just from evaporation.

I hope it doesn't raise that much. My fill water is on a water softener now.

 

[mknauss]

My fill water is on a water softener now.

Add that to your signature.

Your CH rise will be drastically slowed if the water you use is softened.

 

[Tfpoolfromthestart]

Add that to your signature.

Your CH rise will be drastically slowed if the water you use is softened.

Done.