I've always used Muriatic acid to lower PH. I'm starting to get a bit weary of at some point burning my skin and am tired of holding my breath! Anyways, I'm considering using a product like the one below that seems a little safer to use. I also read that it won't affect TA as much. Thoughts?
PH products
- Thread starter FloridaPoolNewbie
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- Jun 22, 2014
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Best to avoid that (dry acid) on a frequent basis. It adds sulfates to water which can be problematic, especially with an SWG.
- Jun 22, 2014
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- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
If you are really concerned with the 31.5% muriatic acid, you can always get the low-fume, lower strength 14-15% MA. You'll need a little more, but it's not as strong if that helps.
Where do they sell this? Yeah, I always end up inhaling some and then my hypochondriac mind assumes I've burnt my lungs LOL.
- Jun 22, 2014
- 47,973
- Pool Size
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- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
Your local hardware store like Home Depot or Lowes. It may be in the paint section. Low fume, about 14 or 15% strength. Hope that helps.
- May 3, 2014
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- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Only physical immediate threat of muriatic acid is your eyes. Wear eye protection.
- May 3, 2014
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- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
See post 393 in this thread.
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The aftermath of a fun day... I just looked up aftermath and it says after an unpleasant event... I think I've been using it wrong my whole life. Why correct it now...
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good stuff here, thank you!See post 393 in this thread.
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The aftermath of a fun day... I just looked up aftermath and it says after an unpleasant event... I think I've been using it wrong my whole life. Why correct it now...
