I have a 30,000 gal gunite pool with 2 threadless 1/2” return lines. My TA number is 120 and the suggestion is to reduce pH with acid and then aerate. How do I aerate if my return lines aren’t threaded? There are holes drilled in the plaster where the return lines are at about a 45 degree angle. I’ve put my finger in there to try and feel pvc, but i can’t get far enough back to feel it with my finger. Any suggestions on how to get a fountain hooked up to this beast?
Threadless return fountain/aeration
- Thread starter mikewatson
- Start date
- Jul 3, 2013
- 9,028
- Pool Size
- 15000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool SJ-40
- Jul 3, 2013
- 9,028
- Pool Size
- 15000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool SJ-40
Ok, The wild wild west 
Hmm, not sure how to get that going... Some have done air from a tank/air compressor... you could actually do a solar pump fountain setup...
This one would do it, I have to warn you, I do DIY....
Hmm, not sure how to get that going... Some have done air from a tank/air compressor... you could actually do a solar pump fountain setup...This one would do it, I have to warn you, I do DIY....
Amazon.com : ECO-WORTHY Solar Fountain Water Pump Kit 20 W, 360GPH Submersible Powered Pump and 20 Watt Solar Panel for Sun Powered Fountain, Fish Pond, Pond Aeration, Hydroponics, Garden Decoration, Aquaculture… : Patio, Lawn & Garden
Amazon.com : ECO-WORTHY Solar Fountain Water Pump Kit 20 W, 360GPH Submersible Powered Pump and 20 Watt Solar Panel for Sun Powered Fountain, Fish Pond, Pond Aeration, Hydroponics, Garden Decoration, Aquaculture… : Patio, Lawn & Garden
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You can use a submersible pump and make your own aerator if you want. This one cost me about $20 in parts at Home Depot.
I attached a union to it so it is easy to disassemble from the sub pump.
I attached a union to it so it is easy to disassemble from the sub pump.
Thanks everyone for the suggestions. Is there anyway to lower TA without aerating?
How long to lower TA using one of the diy solutions on a 30k gallon pool?
How long to lower TA using one of the diy solutions on a 30k gallon pool?
- May 3, 2014
- 58,303
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Acid lowers TA. The aeration is used to raise the pH so you can add more acid.
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Lower Total Alkalinity
A lower Total Alkalinity level can help a pool owner stabalize their pH increase. We'll explain how to lower TA with a little help from muriatic acid.
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- Feb 6, 2015
- 6,040
- Pool Size
- 12300
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
Lower your pH to 7.2, allow the pH to climb on its own, lower to 7.2 again.
With a TA of 120, your pH will rise on its own. Each time you add acid, it will lower the pH and reduce the TA a little. Eventually, the TA will get down to where you want it. There is really no need to force the TA down to some magic number.
What is the TA of your fill water? If it's really high (200+), it may take aeration to reduce it. But that will be an ongoing issue as you continue to add fill water due to evaporation.
With a TA of 120, your pH will rise on its own. Each time you add acid, it will lower the pH and reduce the TA a little. Eventually, the TA will get down to where you want it. There is really no need to force the TA down to some magic number.
What is the TA of your fill water? If it's really high (200+), it may take aeration to reduce it. But that will be an ongoing issue as you continue to add fill water due to evaporation.