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What are the alternatives to using muriatic acid to lower the PH in a swimming pool?
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∙ 19y ago
There are 3 principal chemicals for lowering pH: muriatic acid, sodium bisulfate (dry acid) & CO2. If this is a commercial application then CO2 may be a viable source. The sodium bisulfate is dry acid which when mixed with water makes liquid acid but does not have the odor. Muriatic acid and sodium bisulfate both lower total alkalinity at hte same time as lowering the pH. CO2 may raise total alkalinity at the same time as lowering pH. The total alkalinity is important to have a stable pH which in turn is important to have a relatively constant pH for the proper effectiveness of the sanitizer (chlorine) Any other questions feel free to email me direct. Steve Dunn Commmercial Pool Systems, Inc.
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∙ 15y agoyou either use an Acid or you further dilute the solution with lower alkalinity water.
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What are the alternatives to using muriatic acid to clean grout smears from natural stone?
The alternatives to using muriatic acid to clean grout smears from natural stone is a mixture of water and vinegar. First wipe away heavy grout with a damp sponge, then apply the vinegar-water mixture to the affected area. Allow it to sit for a few minutes before using a scrubbing brush to remove the stains. Wash away the residue with a damp sponge.
What can you do to lower your pH and ta?
Both are lowered using muriatic acid or pH reducer from your local pool supply store. thepoolandspawarehouse.com
I am using a lot of acid in my pool?
That Acid is called Muriatic Acid. You put it in your swimming pool to lower the PH of the water. At lower PH Levels, the chlorine you use to sanitize the pool is more active, as a disinfectant. You MUST be careful not to put too MUCH Muriatic Acid in your pool! PH that is too low will create potentially deadly fumes, so test your water. Low pH is corrosive to plaster and metal pool parst.
If muriatic acid is safe to pH the water in swimming pools can water that is just pH'ed with the acid be used on house plants?
If the water you are intending to use has been brought to Ph of 7.2 as is normally done in swimming pools then there is no problem at all using it to water plants. No. Do not use this acid mixed with anything to water your houseplants. Muriatic acid is extremely dangerous and is a matter between life or death Please check out the weblink at the lower left and you will see why. You can also ask an employee of a pool supply company if this is a dangerous practice or not.
Is powder conditioner used for the same result as using muratic acid?
No, conditioner is added to water to help mantain chlorine. Muriatic acid is used to lower pH or alkalinity.
Lower PH in pool with household products?
You lower the Ph by using Muriatic acid VERY carefully. This acid and it's vapour is dangerous. With the pool pump ON, carefully add 1/4 gallon at a time, waiting 6 hours then testing.
Can you use muriatic acid to clean carburetors?
I would not recommend using Muriatic Acid. It is far to strong for this use. Purchase a good industrial carburetor cleaner.
How do you shock a pool using muriatic acid?
You can't! Muriatic acid (~32% HCL) will not add any free chlorine to the pool and will not function as a oxidizer (Shock).
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