This summer I switched to using Calcium Hypochlorite as my shock. I was previously using the 6-in-1 blue crystals from Home Depot but that caused by CYA to reach levels that forced me to drain 2/3 of my pool and start over.
This summer it seems like every time I check the chemicals, the pH is ~8.0 requiring 2-4 drops on the Taylor acid demand test to get to ~7.4 which means I'm adding muriatic or sodium bisulfate multiple times per week. This also means I'm then alternating adding baking soda to keep my TA up as the acid additions are reducing it.
Does this sound like a normal balancing act? It's odd to me because last summer with the different shock I felt like I was always pushing the pH up by adding baking soda.
This summer it seems like every time I check the chemicals, the pH is ~8.0 requiring 2-4 drops on the Taylor acid demand test to get to ~7.4 which means I'm adding muriatic or sodium bisulfate multiple times per week. This also means I'm then alternating adding baking soda to keep my TA up as the acid additions are reducing it.
Does this sound like a normal balancing act? It's odd to me because last summer with the different shock I felt like I was always pushing the pH up by adding baking soda.