pH is good but TA is low

[golfguy21]

All -

I have a new 15k gallon pool with a smart chlorine generator - CL is good, pH was a 7.8 so I added a little bit of muriatic acid; however the TA is coming back at 50ppm. How can I get it in the 80-100ppm range?

Appreciate the help!

 

[ajw22]

Welcome to TFP.

Care to share what test kit you are using? And if you are going to hang around here please Read This BEFORE You Post and put details of your pool in your signature.

TA of 50 is ok. Dont touch it. pH of 7.8 is also fine. Don’t force your pH lower.

Raising your TA will just cause your pH to rise quicker.

Calculate your CSI using PoolMath.

 

[Jimrahbe]

21,

Welcome to TFP... a great place to find the answers to all of your new pool questions, even if your handicap is 21...

As long as your TA is 50 or above you are fine..

There is nothing wrong with a pH of 7.8.. In fact most saltwater pools like their pH to be at 7.8 or so..

I would not try to reduce the pH unless it gets to 8.0 or above.. then I would only drop it back to 7.6 or so.. Going lower will just cause your TA to get lower and lower.

At this point, I would do nothing.. Just wait a few days and test again..

Thanks,

Jim R.

 

[golfguy21]

Signature was updated with accurate information. Thanks!

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Handicap is lower - but that was a good one! Appreciate the response.

 

[ajw22]

You are not going to be able to follow TFPC methods with a Poolmaster 5-way test kit. It does not test CYA which is essential for knowing your required FC level to target. And it cannot test for FC over 5 which is often needed.

We recommend the TF-100 Test Kits or the Taylor K-2006C. See Pool School - Test Kits Compared. Also get the Speedstir Magnetic Stirrer

I suggest you review Pool School - ABCs of Pool Water Chemistry and Trouble Free Pool School

 

[YippeeSkippy]

Hi there.... Here in Augusta we like low handicaps

<------- Where is Morgan Hill?? knowing your climate helps us a LOT.May I ask you to specify in your information over there, Please?

Maddie

 

[abycat]

my saltwater commercial pool stayed at those exact numbers with very minimal acid. any change from that ph or ta used substantially more acid. you might have found your sweet spot.