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O/T Acid in the pool
Hi,
I just got my pool looking good again. From all the rain that we had, and no swimming, the pool turned a bright shade of green. It almost looked like a pond instead of a pool. I put two packages of shock in it, and some PH, and it's just about cleared up. Problem is, when I tested the water, now it might have too much PH, the test kit said to add acid. My question is, what household product can I use to put more acid in the water. I remember someone posted a sight one time, that listed household products could be used instead of buying those expensive ones from the pool stores. Can anyone help me? thanks Bebra1 NE PA zone 6b |
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O/T Acid in the pool
Muratic acid. Sold at Lowe's and most other home improvement stores.
Usually in with the paint thinners etc. I have used it for years. "Barbara Yanus" wrote in message .. . Hi, I just got my pool looking good again. From all the rain that we had, and no swimming, the pool turned a bright shade of green. It almost looked like a pond instead of a pool. I put two packages of shock in it, and some PH, and it's just about cleared up. Problem is, when I tested the water, now it might have too much PH, the test kit said to add acid. My question is, what household product can I use to put more acid in the water. I remember someone posted a sight one time, that listed household products could be used instead of buying those expensive ones from the pool stores. Can anyone help me? thanks Bebra1 NE PA zone 6b |
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O/T Acid in the pool
correct, dont use vinegar, it s organic and bacteria break it down. but if you dont
have fish in the pond, why do you care what the pH is? Ingrid "Michelle" wrote: Muratic acid. Sold at Lowe's and most other home improvement stores. Usually in with the paint thinners etc. I have used it for years. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ List Manager: Puregold Goldfish List http://puregold.aquaria.net/ www.drsolo.com Solve the problem, dont waste energy finding who's to blame ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Unfortunately, I receive no money, gifts, discounts or other compensation for all the damn work I do, nor for any of the endorsements or recommendations I make. |
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O/T Acid in the pool
"Barbara Yanus" wrote in message .. . Hi, I just got my pool looking good again. From all the rain that we had, and no swimming, the pool turned a bright shade of green. It almost looked like a pond instead of a pool. I put two packages of shock in it, and some PH, and it's just about cleared up. Problem is, when I tested the water, now it might have too much PH, the test kit said to add acid. My question is, what household product can I use to put more acid in the water. I remember someone posted a sight one time, that listed household products could be used instead of buying those expensive ones from the pool stores. Can anyone help me? You might try muriatic acid (hydrochloric acid) from a hardware store like Home Depot but be careful, its strong stuff. I'm not sure what pool store supplies but look at label, it may be the same acid. Frank |
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O/T Acid in the pool
True, one should always take care of the living first. But with swimming
pools the correct pH has the best effect on sanitization and the least detriment to the plumbing. The latter being especially important to the longevity of the system. wrote in message ... correct, dont use vinegar, it s organic and bacteria break it down. but if you dont have fish in the pond, why do you care what the pH is? Ingrid I make. |
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