Pool chemistry messed up

[iuliant]

Thank you for the quick response.I think i was not clear.He never suggested that there will be no damage because of the low pH and alkalinity but the Ph and alkalinity reading where wrong because of the the high CYA.He suggested to empty the pool about 6" and refill and the take the test again.Is running this low ph water through the heater will do too much damage to the heater or should i run a bypass to avoid running through the heater?
How much borax or washing soda should i add?


Thanks,

Julian

[Jason in Ky]

http://www.poolcalculator.com/

Don't dump the prescribed amount in all at once. Add some, wait an hour or so, then test again.

Good Luck!

[Watermom]

Here is a calculator that we like better:

http://www.poolforum.com/zxq/BleachCalc262.exe

It is more than just a bleach calculator. If you click on the drop down menu in the upper left-hand corner, there are other calcs.

However, Jason is right that you add a smaller amount than you think you need, test, add more if needed. The exception to this is bleach. When adding bleach, you need to add enough to get to the chlorine level that will be high enough to sanitize your pool.