I cannot get enough chlorine in the pool

[amiejh77]

Watermom,

I have had success getting a consistent FC reading in the morning from chlorination the previous night (YAY!) The first night I added too much, but I think I finally got the dosage right last night. 2 oz of the granular put the FC at 2 this morning.

But what I was afraid might happen is happening. The PH is on the rise and is sitting at 8.2 this morning. The only chemical I have read on the forum to rake care of it is the muriatic acid (Am I understanding the information about this correctly?). If the PH is what actually causes the eye and skin irritation I would like to get it under control. My daughter has pretty sensitive skin and the hubby mentioned that his eyes were bothering him yesterday when he was playing with her in the pool.

And if I haven't mentioned it yet, THANK YOU GUYS for all of the information and help for us new owners...You Rock!

Amie

[Watermom]

Yes, use muriatic acid to lower the pH. Please read the link about it in my signature.

[amiejh77]

I have read the info, and now I am sort of nervous Only question I have is does the time of day I add it matter? Can I add the muriatic acid and chlorine at the same time tonight or should I space it out

[Watermom]

It doesn't matter what time of day. Adding the acid a few minutes after adding the bleach is not a problem. (Maybe 15 minutes or so should be fine.)