How to "neutralize the acid"

[aylad]

Did you measure your alk before beginning the chemical changes? Also, if you put the washing soda in the pool, it's going to be cloudy for awhile until the filter has a chance to filter it out. Usually you should add the chemicals (except acid) through the skimmer, and that will help eliminate the clouding. Keep the filter running and brush frequently to stir up any powder that may have settled on the bottom of the pool. That should help in clearing up the clouds. I would add any remaining soda ash through the skimmer instead of directly to the pool.

As for the jacuzzi, if you've overshot the pH, then you probably will have to add a little acid to bring it back down again, depending on how high it is. Does the jacuzzi water spill over into the pool or is it a stand alone jacuzzi? If it shares water with the pool, I'd probably leave it alone for now and see if the water exchange helps lower the pH again.


Janet