Reducing pH

Treating high pH situations –more than pH 7.8

  • For a high pH situation (more than 7.8), the following steps are advised:
  • NOTE: It is important to also establish the level of Total Alkalinity. pH correction with a high Total alkalinity will require the addition of more acid to correct. Handle liquid acid with due caution. Dilute the required amount of acid in a bucket of water and pour around the edges of the pool as widely as possible, with the pump in operation.
  1. Add 175ml pH Reducer Liquid (or 250g Dry) for every 25,000 litres of pool water at a time. Retest after 4 hours.
  2. Repeat until a pH of around 7.4 is achieved.
  3. Test and correct Total Alkalinity as required, using Aqua Balance 1
  4. Retest pH and correct as required.
  5. Using pH neutral Ultra-Chlor as your primary sanitiser is advised.
  6. Maintain proper pH testing and control.
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