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How do you raise the Ph in a salt water pool if soda ash only raises the alkalinity?
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∙ 17y ago
Soda ash raises both alkalinity and pH in fresh water; I would assume the same in salt.
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Will soda ash raise pool alkalinity?
Yes, soda ash (sodium carbonate) can raise pool alkalinity when added to the water. It is commonly used to increase alkalinity levels in swimming pools, which helps stabilize pH levels and prevent fluctuations.
How do you get rid of brown stains on the bottom and walls of a pool liner that may have been caused by adding baking soda to increase the PH?
Baking soda actually raises the total alkalinity of your pool. This does also increase your pH, but should only be used if your test kit shows low alkalinity. Otherwise you'll raise both pH and alkalinity and then have to use alkalinity down. Borax will raise PH and not alkalinity, but it raises it a lot. Start slowly by adding 1/2 box per 10,000 gal of water. Check the pH after 24 hours to see if you need more. Be sure to use only Borax and not detergent with Borax.Answer by TS( It must not contain detergent ) Only use 20 Mule Team Borax Laundry Booster. It can be found at any grocery store. Try using the same amount as you would with PH plus 1 lb. to 10,000 gallons, and wait 2 to 4 hrs. Then check your PH reading. If it's still low, add some more until you get it to 7.2 to 7.8 range. Caution - check your alkalinity before using borax, because borax raises PH only, without affecting your alkalinity. If your alkalinity is also low you can use baking soda to raise your alkalinity and PH. Baking Soda raises PH and Alkalinity at the same time. Baking Soda has the same ingredients as Alkalinity plus, but half the price. Take a look at this web site for more information on Borax. http://www.poolsolutions.com/gd/borax_20mule.html(copy & paste to use link)
Does soda ash increase alkilinityin pools?
Yes, soda ash or sodium bicarbonate will raise the alkalinity in water. Ash will affect your pH more than bicarb.
Can you use borax to raise pH in swimming pools?
The most commonly sold product for that purpose is sodium carbonate, aka soda ash, sold as Ph Up by pool stores and as "Washing Soda" by grocery stores.You can also use 20 Mule Team Borax Laundry Booster (sodium tetraborate). It can be found at many grocery stores. Try using the same amount as you would with PH plus 1 lb. to 10,000 gallons, and wait 2 to 4 hrs. Then check your PH reading. If it's still low, add some more until you get it to 7.2 to 7.8 range.Caution - check your alkalinity before using borax, because borax raises PH only, without affecting your alkalinity much. If your alkalinity is also low you can use baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) to raise your alkalinity and PH. Baking Soda raises PH and Alkalinity at the same time. Baking Soda has the same ingredients as Alkalinity plus, but half the price. Take a look at this web site for more information on Borax: www.poolsolutions.com/gd/borax_20mule.html
How much borax do you use in your green pool?
Only use 20 Mule Team Borax without detergent. This raises your PH without raisig alkalinity. Try using the same amount you would with PH plus, and wait 2 to 4 hrs. and check your PH reading. If your alkalinity is low you can use baking soda to raise your alkalinity. Baking Soda raises PH and Alkalinity. Baking Soda has the same ingredients as Alkalinity plus, but half the price. Take a look at this web site for more information on Borax. http://www.poolsolutions.com/gd/borax_20mule.html TS
What household item could use to raise pH in pool?
Baking Soda from your grocery store works the same as the Bicarb the pool stores sell to raise PH. The local Wal-mart sells 8 lb bags for close to a dollar a pound. Shop for your best price. Be aware that baking soda will raise your alkalinity as well.
Can you use baking soda on the pool?
You can (soda ash is used to adjust PH) but your pool supply store may have a cheaper alternative. I used "Alkalinity Increaser" for a year or two until I noticed that the sole ingredient is baking soda. I have heard since that the only difference is that the kind you buy in the grocery store is finer than the pool version (which is good because it's easier to dissolve). I also buy my baking soda at a wholesale club, where it costs a fraction of "Alkalinity Increaser" at a pool store. I agree. I needed to add 25 pounds of pH plus to my pool. At the pool supply it was $12.50 for 4 pounds. At my local Dollar General, it was 50 cents a pound. True, I had to buy 25 boxes but my son had fun ripping them open and throwing the baking soda all over the pool! It usually dissolved before it hit the bottom! I am told by my local pool, expert that using baking soda in place of 1 or 2 pounds of Alkalinity Up is OK but for larger amounts, it may make the water cloudy because baking soda has larger granules than Alkalinity Up.
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To raise the pH in a pool you use sodium carbonate I was told that you could also raise the pH in a pool by using sodium bicarbonate Is this true?
Answer The most commonly sold product for that purpose is sodium carbonate, aka soda ash, sold as Ph Up by pool stores and as "Washing Soda" by grocery stores. You can also use 20 Mule Team Borax Laundry Booster. It can be found at many grocery stores. Try using the same amount as you would with PH plus 1 lb. to 10,000 gallons, and wait 2 to 4 hrs. Then check your PH reading. If it's still low, add some more until you get it to 7.2 to 7.8 range. Caution - check your alkalinity before using borax, because borax raises PH only, without affecting your alkalinity. If your alkalinity is also low you can use baking soda to raise your alkalinity and PH. Baking Soda raises PH and Alkalinity at the same time. Baking Soda has the same ingredients as Alkalinity plus, but half the price. Take a look at this web site for more information on Borax: www.poolsolutions.com/gd/borax_20mule.html
Would you expect the carbonate alkalinity to be higher or lower for temporary hard rather than permanently hard water?
The carbonate alkalinity would be higher in temporary hard water compared to permanently hard water. Temporary hard water primarily contains bicarbonate ions, which contribute to the carbonate alkalinity, while permanently hard water contains other ions, such as sulfate or chloride, which do not significantly contribute to carbonate alkalinity.
How do you raise pH levels in a inground pool?
You can raise the pH levels in an inground pool by adding a pH increaser, such as sodium carbonate or soda ash. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for the proper dosage based on your pool size and current pH level. It's important to test the pH regularly and make gradual adjustments to prevent fluctuations.
How do you mix baking soda and water to up your pH balance?
Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) should not be used to adjust Ph. Baking soda is a total alkalinity increaser. While this will adjust Ph, it will also raise the alkalinity of the pool far to much, and make it difficult to maintain the Ph in the future. Ignore your friends that tell you otherwise. Cutting corners by using commercial baking soda will only create more problems for you in the end. Splurge a little on the 5 bucks to buy a proper pH balancer and get your water analyzed by a professional. Most are more than willing to do it for free, on the condition that you shop with them.
