Total Alkalinity at 150

[Chuckles76]

My total alkalinity is at 150. How do I lower that? I emptied (mostly) my pool this past winter and refilled it after doing a little inspection.
My CYA couldn't be measured because it was lower than 30.
My TC is basically 0, which makes sense with the CYA being so low.
I have 2 gallons of bleach-8.25% to put into it tonight and I'll be purchasing some stabilizer, and more bleach, tomorrow. Luckily the water is still clear.

[PoolDoc]

To lower alkalinity: http://www.poolsolutions.com/gd/lowe...p-by-step.html

[Chuckles76]

I forgot to mention that my pH is 8.2, so adding muriatic acid should help with TA, right? Never mind, I should have read your previous answer first. Thanks for the info!

[PoolDoc]

Your pH is probably 8.2 or HIGHER, not 8.2 . . . unless you are using a pH meter.

Yes, lowering the pH will lower the alkalinity.

[Chuckles76]

Your pH is probably 8.2 or HIGHER, not 8.2 . . . unless you are using a pH meter.

Yes, lowering the pH will lower the alkalinity.

Aight, thanks.

[CarlD]

Is your pool vinyl? If so, higher alkalinity is not a problem unless your pH is continuously rising.