How do you use HTH acid?
How do you use HTH acid?
Pre-dissolved 1liter of HTH® Easy Acid in 5 liters if water. Pour into one spot in the deep end of the pool. Leave the pump off for 15 minutes. Switch the pump on and continue with normal filtration.
Does HTH shock have cyanuric acid?
OVERVIEW. HTH® Super Shock! Pool Shock Treatment is the powerful 4-in-1 shock formulated with Cal Hypo—not CYA (cyanuric acid)—to kill and prevent bacteria and algae for crystal clear, healthy water. That means unlike other shocks, HTH boosts chlorine levels without over-stabilizing your pool.
What is pool acid used for?
Along with balancing the pH levels of your pool water, muriatic acid is strong enough to kill mold, remove rust stains, get rid of calcium deposits, and clean the surfaces of your pool.
How long does it take for acid to mix in a pool?
2-3 hours
When adding Hydrochloric Acid ensure that the product is mixed thoroughly with water remembering to always add acid to water, never add water to acid. Apply the mixed chemical to the surface of the pool water. Allow 2-3 hours mixing with the filter running before measuring pH again.
How do I lower the pH level in my pool?
To bring down pH, use a made-for-pools chemical additive called pH reducer (or pH minus). The main active ingredients in pH reducers are either muriatic acid or sodium bisulfate (also called dry acid). Reducers are readily available at pool supply stores, home improvement centers and online.
How much does muriatic acid lower pH?
Aim to bring your pH down to just below the optimal range. This should be enough muriatic acid to bring your alkalinity down to normal. In general, 20 ounces of acid will lower the alkalinity in a 10,000 gallon by 10 ppm.
How long after using HTH shock Can you swim?
You should wait one hour per pound of shock product added, and then test the water to confirm the pH and chlorine are in the proper range before letting anyone enter the pool. As a reminder, you want your pH to be between 7.2 and 7.8ppm and your free available chlorine to be 1-4ppm for safe swimming.
How long does it take for HTH shock to work?
Product Description. HTH Super Shock Treatment Bag is a powerful shock treatment containing 52% chlorine that provides clear results in 24 hours for quick, hassle-free use. Specially designed to kill bacteria or algae and ideal for all pool surfaces.
How often should you put acid in pool?
If you have a pH reading of 7.8 or higher, and an average size (15,000 gallons) in-ground pool, you should add 1/4 gallon (a quart) of muriatic acid, and re-test after the water has circulated for an hour.
What happens if you put too much acid in a pool?
Water with a pH that’s too high also can cause skin rashes, cloudy water and scaling on pool equipment. Over time, scaling inside pipes can build up, restricting water flow and putting a strain on your pool circulation system that can lead to costly repairs.
Can I add acid and chlorine at the same time?
You should never add chlorine and muriatic acid at the same time. The muriatic acid will react with the chlorine in your pool and create a deadly gas called hydrochloric acid. You need to wait for a minimum of 30 minutes, after you add the acid, before adding any chlorine to your pool.
What happens if pool pH is too high?