Help, my PH and Alkaline levels are sky high?
The chemical to use to lower your PH and Alkaline Levels would be Sodium Bisulfate or PH Down. While the pool is running broadcast 1lb per 10,000 gals of water and apply this daily as needed till in proper ranges i.e. PH should be min 7.2 Ideally 7.4-7.6 maximum 7.8 and your Alkaline ranges min 60 Ideal 80-120 and maximum 180. I am not sure how you ended up on the high end but something to consider in the future is to add chemicals as labeled, one to two pounds at a time only you can always add more if necessary to bring your pool to correct levels. Also, certain factors can cause your PH levels to change including the following: TriChloro sticks or tabs -lowers PH Bromine Tablets -lowers PH Liquid Shock, Super Shock and Lithium -raises PH Fresh plaster can raise PH Adding Water or Rain can raise or lower levels Swimmers and swimmers waste lowers PH ***Please note Muriatic Acid can be used to lower PH levels as well, however I would stress that this is a very potent chemical and I woul
