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    Default Re: Intex pool newbie question

    Yep. Always keep chlorine in the pool. (In warm weather, pools without chlorine can become ponds almost instantly!)

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    Dosed with muriatic acid last night. TA is down to 380. I tried to put a cup in, but may have underestimated. I'll dose again tonight and see where we end up Wednesday morning. Ph is still 8.2+ of course.
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    Default Re: Intex pool newbie question

    Keep us posted.

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    First dose of dichlor last night and another dose of muriatic acid.

    Ph is finally starting to move down - 7.8
    Cl = 5
    TA is still around 400
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    Default Re: Intex pool newbie question

    Go ahead and add more acid. Continue to work to drop the pH down to 7.0-7.2. The directions for lowering alk are in Ben's post #7 above. It is a gradual process but will work.

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    Ph is down to 7.5

    TA is still at 400 after another dose of muriatic acid yesterday.

    Forward progress!
    3.3k gal 14' X 36" Intex frame pool. PF=36

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    Default Re: Intex pool newbie question

    Sounds good!

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