PH orange on Taylor test

[AngelaKelly]

My PH went from red to orange. Attached our photos of today’s color and my test results.

I’ve done a lot of reading and am stumped. Here’s where I’m at…

- Finished a SLAM last week
- Added approximately 5 cups of muriatic acid since SLAM ended to bring down
- My reagent is not expired, it’s good until 2/2025
- I confirmed that I’m using the right reagent

Should I keep adding MA? Is this color an indicator of high PH?

Any help would be appreciated! Thanks!

 

[mknauss]

Your pH is in the low 7's. Use one less drop of reagent and the colors should be easier to match. Always use a white background also.

 

[AngelaKelly]

Thank you! It was high and I added a little more acid than pool math suggested so now I have to it back.

Here is a pic, with a white background and four drops. It’s looking like 7.4, would you agree? We are supposed to get a lot of rain this afternoon. Should I just let it be as rain will increase the ph?

 

[mknauss]

Let it be.

High pH has purple hues. Low pH has yellow hues.

 

[Texas Splash]

We should all be so lucky to have a nice orange color like yours. Most people here struggle with a high (purple/lavender) color.

 

[AngelaKelly]

Let it be.

High pH has purple hues. Low pH has yellow hues.

Thank you! This forum is a lifesaver!