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    Default Can't raise PH

    The PH seems to be stuck at 7.2. I have used the bleach calc to raise it to 7.4 to no avail
    FC 1.5
    TA 110
    CH 200
    CYA 45
    TDS 500
    Also have problem maintaining chlorine level with inline chlorinator so add bleach to maintain

    New to pools do I need to be concerned?


    New 6600 gallon Fiberglass pool sta rite 300 sq ft cartridge filter 1 hp sta rite pump frog inline chlorinator
    water is crystal clear

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    Default Re: Can't raise PH

    You're OK if your ph is 7.2. Anywhere between 7.2-7.8 is OK. But, your chlorine level is too low. With a cya reading of 45, your chlorine needs to be kept between 3-6 all the time. Also, using your chlorinator will cause your cya to continue to climb. We recommend 30-50, so if it were my pool, I'd discontinue using the chlorinator and just use bleach.

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    Default Re: Can't raise PH

    The other thing that using the pucks in the chlorinator will do is lower your pH. That's probably a big reason you can't get the pH up.

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