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You shouldn't be using "household bleach" at all. Use 12.5% chlorine found only in pool stores. The chlorine found in discount stores is probably around 10 % if that. If that chlorine was left on the loading dock for an hour it most likely has lost strength to maybe 8%. Once the chlorine has been moved inside the store the chlorine strength continues to loose strength - it only has a shelf life of 2 weeks. To answer your question, chlorine is used to sanitize. Muriatic acid and soda ash are used to adjust the pH (acid lowers-soda raises). Chlorine can raise the pH but in such insignificant amounts that you can not detect them on a normal test kits. Do your own test. Leave a partial bottle of chlorine - any strength - outside for a few weeks and you will end up with what looks like water. In extreme cases you will end up with just salt crystals inside the bottle even with the cap on solidly.
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If I increase alkalinity in my pool will that increase pH?
Increasing alkalinity in your pool can help stabilize the pH level, but it doesn't directly increase the pH. Alkalinity acts as a buffer against pH fluctuations, so having the right alkalinity level can help prevent rapid changes in pH. If your pool's pH is low, you would need to add pH increaser (such as soda ash) separately to raise the pH.
How do you raise the pH level in the pool?
To raise the pH level in a pool, you can use pH increaser (such as soda ash or sodium carbonate). Follow the manufacturer's instructions for the correct dosage based on your pool size. Test the water after adding the pH increaser and adjust if needed.
What does raising the alkalinity and pH do for a pool?
Alkalinity readings for your pool is quite essential. When you increase your alkalinity, that makes it so your pH is more resistant to change due to weather, leaves etc
Does soda ash increase alkilinityin pools?
Yes, soda ash or sodium bicarbonate will raise the alkalinity in water. Ash will affect your pH more than bicarb.
Can you use borax to raise pH in swimming pools?
The most commonly sold product for that purpose is sodium carbonate, aka soda ash, sold as Ph Up by pool stores and as "Washing Soda" by grocery stores.You can also use 20 Mule Team Borax Laundry Booster (sodium tetraborate). It can be found at many grocery stores. Try using the same amount as you would with PH plus 1 lb. to 10,000 gallons, and wait 2 to 4 hrs. Then check your PH reading. If it's still low, add some more until you get it to 7.2 to 7.8 range.Caution - check your alkalinity before using borax, because borax raises PH only, without affecting your alkalinity much. If your alkalinity is also low you can use baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) to raise your alkalinity and PH. Baking Soda raises PH and Alkalinity at the same time. Baking Soda has the same ingredients as Alkalinity plus, but half the price. Take a look at this web site for more information on Borax: www.poolsolutions.com/gd/borax_20mule.html
Will soda ash raise pool alkalinity?
Yes, soda ash (sodium carbonate) can raise pool alkalinity when added to the water. It is commonly used to increase alkalinity levels in swimming pools, which helps stabilize pH levels and prevent fluctuations.
How do you get rid of brown stains on the bottom and walls of a pool liner that may have been caused by adding baking soda to increase the PH?
Baking soda actually raises the total alkalinity of your pool. This does also increase your pH, but should only be used if your test kit shows low alkalinity. Otherwise you'll raise both pH and alkalinity and then have to use alkalinity down. Borax will raise PH and not alkalinity, but it raises it a lot. Start slowly by adding 1/2 box per 10,000 gal of water. Check the pH after 24 hours to see if you need more. Be sure to use only Borax and not detergent with Borax.Answer by TS( It must not contain detergent ) Only use 20 Mule Team Borax Laundry Booster. It can be found at any grocery store. Try using the same amount as you would with PH plus 1 lb. to 10,000 gallons, and wait 2 to 4 hrs. Then check your PH reading. If it's still low, add some more until you get it to 7.2 to 7.8 range. Caution - check your alkalinity before using borax, because borax raises PH only, without affecting your alkalinity. If your alkalinity is also low you can use baking soda to raise your alkalinity and PH. Baking Soda raises PH and Alkalinity at the same time. Baking Soda has the same ingredients as Alkalinity plus, but half the price. Take a look at this web site for more information on Borax. http://www.poolsolutions.com/gd/borax_20mule.html(copy & paste to use link)
Will pH minus lower pool alkalinity it is very high 300 at the same time the PH is very low 7.0. what needs to be done?
Yes. Adding pH minus (Hydrochloric acid) will lower your alkalinity. You should get it down to the 100 range or so, and the aerate the water to raise the pH to acceptable levels again.
Which one do you raise first pH or alkaline in pool?
Raising the pH level in a pool is generally done before adjusting alkalinity. This is because the pH level directly impacts how effective alkalinity adjustments will be. By balancing the pH first, you ensure that the alkalinity can be properly stabilized afterward.
How do you raise the Ph in a salt water pool if soda ash only raises the alkalinity?
Soda ash raises both alkalinity and pH in fresh water; I would assume the same in salt.
Can substances be acidic and alkaline at the same time?
No, a substance cannot be both acidic and alkaline at the same time. Acidity and alkalinity are opposite characteristics on the pH scale, ranging from 0 to 14. A substance that is acidic will have a pH below 7, while a substance that is alkaline will have a pH above 7.
What is the difference between alkalinity and pH?
nothing =============================== The answer above, is what many people believe. Unfortunately, the vocabulary in English is not clear or consistent. In water treatment (including swimming pools), alkalinity refers to how resistant to pH change water is. It gets confusing, because most chemicals used to increase alkalinity are "alkaline" or high in pH, and increase the pH, along with the alkalinity. But, many acids, such as cyanuric acid or boric acid will increase the alkalinity of many bodies of water. pH is simply a measure how acid or basic (or alkaline) a solution is. Lemon juice, vinegar and battery acid are all acidic. Baking soda, soda ash, and lime are all basic or alkaline. There are more technical answers (like, pH is the negated value of the hydrogen ion concentration of a solution), but if you NEED that answer, you probably already know it!
