CYA Question

[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.

[bobcat]

After three weeks, I think I'm there. Latest readings:
FC: 3
CC: .5 (turned a very light shade of pink, and 1 drop turned clear)
CYA: 40
PH: 7.5
TA: 120
And the water is sparkling clear!!!
Thanks everyone for your help and this forum!

[Watermom]

Your numbers look great. Be sure to keep the chlorine between 3-6 ALL the time. Now, go and enjoy your pool!