The lower the pH, the more acidic the water becomes. The higher the pH, the more alkaline it becomes. pH of 7 is neutral.
https://simple.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/PH
Re: Getting Calcium Levels Right
The lower the pH, the more acidic the water becomes. The higher the pH, the more alkaline it becomes. pH of 7 is neutral.
https://simple.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/PH
22'x40' Grecian Lazy L 20K gal IG vinyl pool; Aqua Rite SWCG T15 cell; Hayward Pro Grid 6020 DE filter; Hayward Superpump 1hp pump; 12 hrs; Taylor K-2006; city; PF:6
Re: Getting Calcium Levels Right
Great posts, JimK!!!! jmarcum, don't go lower than 7.2.
26K gal 20x40 rectangular IG vinyl pool; Apr 2014: New pump, liner, auto-cover, & water; Pentair Whisperflo 1HP pump; Pentair Trition sand filter; Cover/Star CS-500 auto cover; Taylor K-2006C; OTO
Re: Getting Calcium Levels Right
+1!Originally Posted by FormerBromineUser
22'x40' Grecian Lazy L 20K gal IG vinyl pool; Aqua Rite SWCG T15 cell; Hayward Pro Grid 6020 DE filter; Hayward Superpump 1hp pump; 12 hrs; Taylor K-2006; city; PF:6
Re: Getting Calcium Levels Right
So, jmarcum, did you lower that pH? Don't feel bad. We all have been there!
26K gal 20x40 rectangular IG vinyl pool; Apr 2014: New pump, liner, auto-cover, & water; Pentair Whisperflo 1HP pump; Pentair Trition sand filter; Cover/Star CS-500 auto cover; Taylor K-2006C; OTO
Re: Getting Calcium Levels Right
I lowered the ph....now it takes 6 drops of R-0006 to get up to 7.0.
TA: 40
CH:250
CYA:35-40
Re: Getting Calcium Levels Right
Up to 7???
I hope you didn't drop your pH below 7 (7.2 is the lowest I would go). Doing so risks damage to your pool.
22'x40' Grecian Lazy L 20K gal IG vinyl pool; Aqua Rite SWCG T15 cell; Hayward Pro Grid 6020 DE filter; Hayward Superpump 1hp pump; 12 hrs; Taylor K-2006; city; PF:6
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Yes, as in its under 7.0. Trying to determine how much baking soda I need to add now. :-(
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