PH levels

[southjerseypool]

Will using Baking Soda raise ph in a salt water pool?

[Watermom]

Use 20 Mule Team Borax (laundry aisle at Walmart) to raise pH. Baking soda is used to raise alkalinity.

[southjerseypool]

Sorry I had an algae problem I think I'm good now. But now the pool is cloudy and was told by a neighbor that baking soda should help it has for him. My fear is it will raise my ph to high and cause other problems. My ph runs on the high side to begin with I don't want to over do it but I'm so over the pool not being clear. Thanks.

I have a sand filter, in ground liner with a swcg.

[Big Splash]

As Watermom said, baking soda is used to raise alkalinity. It isn't going to help you clear your pool. Do you have a test kit? If not, make the investment.

Btw... I'm in Burlington County, NJ. You?

[Watermom]

The kit we recommend is the Taylor K2006 or 2006C (better buy), Won't be able to buy it locally, but can get it through this link:> http://pool9.net/tk/

[southjerseypool]

Thanks guys... And yes I'm in Burlington Cty...

I'm not sure if I still have algae or not? The water looks a lot better this am but I brushed the deep end and it's still has some settlement of something? Do I still have algae?

Yes I have the K2006c based on your suggestion last year.


FC 5.6
CC 1
PH 7.4
CYA 50
TA 80

[kelemvor]

You've got something growing. You should shock (chlorine consistently at 15ppm) until you have zero CC reading and a clear looking pool.

[Big Splash]

I'm just a couple 295 exits south of you

With a CC @ 1, you likely still have something left to kill (algae or otherwise) in the pool. Ideally, you want that number to be zero. A good shock is in order.

Please place in your signature the type, size, and equipment your pool has so we can better help you.

[Big Splash]

You've got something growing. You should shock (chlorine consistently at 15ppm) until you have zero CC reading and a clear looking pool.

Beat me to it

[southjerseypool]

I have a 22 x 39 mountain shape so not 100% sure on total gallons. 8 ft deep end I guess 3 ft low end. I've always guessed 27k gal. Sand filter, liner 1 hp SWCG