I searched exhaustively... and apparently, I am to stupid to figure this out.
Free Chlorine... 4.0
CYA... 50
CH... 260
pH... 7.4
TA... 40
I've been using 20 Mule Team Borax to raise TA... then, Muriatic Acid to lower pH... then, 20 Mule Team Borax to raise TA... then, Muriatic Acid to lower pH... etc.
Sodium tetraborate decahydrate is the chemical name for one form of Borax. Borax is also sold in the pool industry in a slightly more concentrated form, sodium tetraborate pentahydrate, for a much higher price. But, once they are dissolved in water, both chemicals are identical.
I seem to be chasing my tail... how does one raise TA and then *not* lower TA when adding Muriatic Acid to adjust pH? I seem to be observing a lineal correlation?
Any observations and/or advise is greatly appreciated!!!!
Thank you
dennis
Free Chlorine... 4.0
CYA... 50
CH... 260
pH... 7.4
TA... 40
I've been using 20 Mule Team Borax to raise TA... then, Muriatic Acid to lower pH... then, 20 Mule Team Borax to raise TA... then, Muriatic Acid to lower pH... etc.
Sodium tetraborate decahydrate is the chemical name for one form of Borax. Borax is also sold in the pool industry in a slightly more concentrated form, sodium tetraborate pentahydrate, for a much higher price. But, once they are dissolved in water, both chemicals are identical.
I seem to be chasing my tail... how does one raise TA and then *not* lower TA when adding Muriatic Acid to adjust pH? I seem to be observing a lineal correlation?
Any observations and/or advise is greatly appreciated!!!!
Thank you
dennis