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    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.

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    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!
    Last edited by Chuckles76; 06-04-2013 at 01:18 PM. Reason: I didn't read the previous answer first. Yes, i'm an idiot.

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    Default Re: Total Alkalinity at 150

    Quote Originally Posted by PoolDoc View Post
    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.

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    Default Re: Total Alkalinity at 150

    Is your pool vinyl? If so, higher alkalinity is not a problem unless your pH is continuously rising.
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    Default Re: Total Alkalinity at 150

    Quote Originally Posted by CarlD View Post
    Is your pool vinyl? If so, higher alkalinity is not a problem unless your pH is continuously rising.
    No it's gunite. I finally got some trichlor tabs and stabilizer to get this pool under control. Now I'm watching the chlorine and pH. I really appreciate all of the info from y'all. It's very motivating.

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