Re: TA Test - Me vs. Pool Store(s)

Originally Posted by
TSH
Thanks Waterbear. I suspected at least one of the stores was off when he said the water was acidic based on my "low" TA, yet my pH was fine (actually a touch at the high-end with 7.8).
I have a salt water system. Salt reading is currently 2900 and I have the system set to 20% chlorine generation. I use a powdered acid (ph Down) when I need to bring pH down (it does tend to creep up, albeit slowly). My FC was about 2 when the samples were taken Saturday.
With a SWG try lowering your TA to abut 70-80 ppm. You should find that helps with the pH rise. Also make sure your CYA is at about 80 PPM. That will also help with the pH rise.
Retired pool store and commercial pool maintenance guy.
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