Using the TFP recommended test kit, TA problem

[dannybye1]

Ok got lazy and started using hockey pucks to take care of my 17' round pool. I've been trying to raise Ph using Borax but it won't budge. So HMM i said let's check the TA. Did the 25ml mark 2 drops of R7 and with 1st drop of R8 green stuff it turned red instead of green immediately lol. Never had that happen How do I fix it? Put in a 100 lbs Baking soda just kidding! Obviously something is out of whack. Pool has 3.4 of chlorine it's a 52' high round with sand filter Water is crystal clear and 90 degrees here in Pensacola FL

Dan

 

[mknauss]

Using PoolMath put in Now for TA of 0. Put in 70 for target. Add the amount of baking soda it says in batches.

Can you measure pH?

The uncontrolled use of pucks crashed your pH and TA -------

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[dannybye1]

Ph I believe is 7.2. according to test kit. Ok I'll try and do batches of baking soda and then watch/test Pool Math says 116 oz by weight. I'm off to the store for some baking soda

 

[jblizzle]

I would not target 70ppm for the TA right off the bat.
I would add enough baking soda to target 40-50ppm initially. Then retest pH and TA and reassess path forward.

 

[mknauss]

You cannot have a pH of 7.2 and a TA of 0.

Check your numbers before you add baking soda.

 

[dannybye1]

Ok at least I'm at 50 now on TA but checked my CYA lol to be expected using pucks it's at 90 so maybe I'll drain some water or maybe I won't. hopefully the house sells first and we get to take the pool down/apart. thanks for telling me what I kind of knew just never believed TA could get so bad as 0 goose eggs Thanks so much Marty I believe.

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[mknauss]

P.S. Not a new user couldn't get in so had to open a new account. I've been a pool school/chemistry/math user for over 10 years.

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