Resurfaced pool chemistry

[jeffhcb]

Finally finished resurfacing. They did a pretty harsh acid bath for 24-36 hrs (maybe ph near zero) to unify the color on my darker (Tropics Blue) surface, which made a significant difference for the good.

They then raised Ph to just under 7 by adding a LOT of Baking Soda. Then added muriatic and chlorine for the first time.

3 days later these are my numbers:
TA 110
CL 6.4
Ph. 7.2

CL a little high. But I'd rather be high out of the gate than low; and we're in FL.

Seems about what I expected, but water is still a bit cloudy - they claim it takes time for the baking soda to fully disolve.

Any thoughts?

Thanks,
JC

 

[Bperry]

Finally finished resurfacing. They did a pretty harsh acid bath for 24-36 hrs (maybe ph near zero) to unify the color on my darker (Tropics Blue) surface, which made a significant difference for the good.

They then raised Ph to just under 7 by adding a LOT of Baking Soda. Then added muriatic and chlorine for the first time.

3 days later these are my numbers:
TA 110
CL 6.4
Ph. 7.2

CL a little high. But I'd rather be high out of the gate than low; and we're in FL.

Seems about what I expected, but water is still a bit cloudy - they claim it takes time for the baking soda to fully disolve.

Any thoughts?

Thanks,
JC

How much baking soda? Those test numbers came from a TFP endorsed kit?

 

[duraleigh]

Baking soda does not raise pH........It is used to raise TA

Leave your pH at 7.2. 20 mule team Borax raises pH if you need to again

Your test results do not mention CYA......it's all-important

Read or re-read this article Pool Care Basics Archives

 

[jeffhcb]

Taylor test kit.

Yes, CYA was just added 2 days ago as well. But given that, I did not test it.