CYA Question

[bobcat]

Thanks Carl. I live in Central Texas and the wind has been crazy here, blowing 25-35 daily, so maybe that's one answer to the high ph. When you say "you can do EVERYTHING with what you have", did you assume I had muriatic acid? If I understand you correctly I need to add that to lower my ph and TA at same time. Where can I get muriatic acid? Is it called anything else? And, is 8.0 a problem, since I have grandkids over and will be in pool this weekend? Thanks, Robert
ALSO: Is there any danger with swimmers in the pool after I add the muriatic acid?

[Watermom]

Robert

it gets really difficult and confusing to have two threads going at the same time. Whoever is helping needs to be able to see the history of the issue and also the advice being given by others. So, I merged the thread you started today with the other one you've been using for the past few days. Hope you understand.

Thanks.

[bobcat]

Sorry, and thanks Watermom. Can you answer my last post?

[Watermom]

Swimming with pH of 8.0 won't be dangerous, but might be uncomfortable to eyes. You can get muriatic acid at Lowe's or Home Depot. It is fine to swim a few hours after adding it. Just want to make sure it is mixed in well. Be careful while adding it --- gloves, glasses, upwind of fumes, pour it close to water surface to avoiding splashing. Nasty stuff.

Also, take a look at this guide about lowering alk.

http://www.poolsolutions.com/gd/lowe...p-by-step.html

Have fun with the grandkids!

EDIT -- Actually, after reading something Ben wrote about high pH, I don't even think it will bother their eyes at 8.0. But, you'll still want to work on lowering it a bit.

[bobcat]

OK...I have added approx. 20 ounces of the muriatic acid over three days (4oz/8oz/8oz), no change in ph. Do I keep adding???

[Watermom]

Yes. Continue adding it. You don't have to wait so long between additions of it. A couple hours to let it circulate and mix well and then you can test again and redose if needed. Hope the grandkids enjoyed the pool over the weekend!

[bobcat]

Thanks Watermom, I have learned so much here that I am just taking it slow...don't want to overshoot and have to add borax to get it back up. I'm also still not there with the CYA, added another sock yesterday. Yes, the grandkids had a great time! Thanks for all your advice.