Can you use baking soda in replacement of alkalinity?

Answer 1

No... You should not use baking powder instead of baking soda because there is a different effect in the rising of what you are baking and it could possibly effect the taste depending on the thing you are baking/making.

Answer 2

YES. Baking soda is cheaper & more effective to use.

I have a pool business in Va. & have been using baking soda in instead of P.H. increaser for years on salt & chlorine pools.P.H. increase & baking soda are basically the same thing. sodium carbonate/ sodium bicarbonate.

Answer 3

No. Check with a pool supply store to be sure. They will probably recommend pool acid.

Note: Be sure to use the correct acid, and in the correct amount. Again, a pool supply store can help with both of these considerations. baking soda is a alkaline salt, so it will have little effect. An acid is required to counter alkalinity.

Answer 4

If you mean baking soda for baking powder, or vice versa, then no, they act differently.