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No, adding Muriatic acid will lower the pH value. If you want to raise pH numbers use baking soda and/or soda ash. Test it the next day, after it has a chance to mix evenly using an OTO tester and try to hit a pH of 7.2. Hatawa

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No, muriatic acid actually lowers the pH level of pool water. It is commonly used to reduce high pH levels and help balance the water chemistry in Swimming Pools.

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Can you use muriatic acid to raise the cyanuric acid level?

No, muriatic acid is used to lower pH and total alkalinity levels in pool water, not to raise cyanuric acid levels. To raise cyanuric acid levels, you would typically use cyanuric acid stabilizer or conditioner.


Can you substitute muratic acid for battery acid?

No, you should not substitute muriatic acid for battery acid. Battery acid is typically sulfuric acid, which has different properties and concentrations than muriatic acid. Substituting one for the other can damage the battery and may be dangerous.


Is muriatic acid a dry acid?

No, muriatic acid, also known as hydrochloric acid, is a liquid acid. Dry acids typically refer to powdered forms of acid such as citric acid or tartaric acid.


What do you do if you drink muratic acid?

If you have accidentally consumed hydrochloric acid (muriatic acid), seek immediate medical attention. Do not induce vomiting unless instructed by a healthcare provider. Rinse your mouth with water if the acid was ingested orally.


How do you use muratic acid to clean buildup in cell of a chlorine generator in salt water pool and What are the proportions of muratic acid and water that you pour in to the cell unit?

To clean buildup in the cell of a chlorine generator, first, disconnect the power and plumbing to the cell. Then, create a diluted muriatic acid solution with a ratio of 1 part acid to 10 parts water. Carefully pour the solution into the cell and let it sit for a few minutes before gently scrubbing the buildup with a soft brush. Rinse the cell thoroughly with water before reconnecting it to the system.

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Can you use muriatic acid to raise the cyanuric acid level?

No, muriatic acid is used to lower pH and total alkalinity levels in pool water, not to raise cyanuric acid levels. To raise cyanuric acid levels, you would typically use cyanuric acid stabilizer or conditioner.


Is sulfuric and muratic acid the same?

Muratic acid is another name for hydrochloric acid, so it is not the same thing as sulfuric acid.


Whats the ratio of baking soda to water for neutralizing muratic acid?

not sure


Can muratic acid harm aluminum?

i want to clean algi from pontoons on my pontoon boat,,can muratic acid be used??????


What other names does hydrochloric acid go by?

muratic acid


When you add muratic acid is filter supposed to be on?

It would be better if the water is moving around a bit but it hardly maters.


Can you substitute muratic acid for battery acid?

No, you should not substitute muriatic acid for battery acid. Battery acid is typically sulfuric acid, which has different properties and concentrations than muriatic acid. Substituting one for the other can damage the battery and may be dangerous.


Chemical formula for muratic acid?

Formula: HCl


What should be done to clear the pool purchased a salt water pump for the pool now have to much pH in the pool what do you suggest we use to clear our pool water?

Muratic acid or Sulfaric acid


Can you use muratic acid to free a jammed well pump without contaminating the water supply?

No. Ask an expert to help you with this problem.


How can you get rid of dog wee on concrete floor?

Muratic acid. Or however you spell it. 1/3 acid/ water. Do not use if it is sealed or stained.


What is the cause of and how can you remove a complete light brown discoloration of gunite pool walls?

I use a mixture of water and muratic acid, works well.