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Lowering TA
Nitro:
--- Quote ---I am bring TA down. Im at almost 4 cups acid now. I have a good test kit just like to compare readings with theirs once in a while.
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A day to lower TA is much better than weeks, isn't it? Next time you'll get it down in half a day. ;)
--- Quote ---I still have not decide to stay with Dichlor or try bleach yet. I had understood is still good to shock with MPS once in a while. I think I had been adding too much dichlor before figuring it was better to add to much than not enough but forgot about CYA. I will check readings more this time and try shocking a little less.
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MPS is ok to use along with Chlorine. Especially during high bather loads. I was thinking you were asking about it as your primary sanitizer.
It's up to you of whether to use the Dichlor/Bleach method, but at least now you know the effects of CYA. Don't think of the Dichlor/Bleach method as all or nothing. You can use it for a while, and if you don't like it, you can always switch back to Dichlor.
Also, you can use things to help out the Chlorine, (limiting the need for Dichlor), such as MPS, Nature2, Ozonator etc. You can even use Dichlor regularly, and shock with bleach once a week. That will help limit the use of Dichlor.
The bottom line is: if you limit the use of Dichlor (by any means), your water will last longer.
Keep us posted.
brian_tr:
Thanks for the help. Right now I'm getting TA 50 and ph about 7.8. Will check and adjust accordingly. Will decide on bleach or Dichlor when CYA is at 30.
Nitro:
Excellent!
Just remember, using Dichlor is slightly acidic, so if you continue to use it over time you'll need to raise your TA by adding Baking Soda. Just keep an eye on your pH, so you'll know if it gets too low (< 7.4).
Keep us updated.
hottubdan:
--- Quote ---Excellent!
Just remember, using Dichlor is slightly acidic, so if you continue to use it over time you'll need to raise your TA by adding Baking Soda. Just keep an eye on your pH, so you'll know if it gets too low (< 7.4).
Keep us updated.
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I am confused. How is TA of 50 excellent?
brian_tr:
Checked this morning and ph was 7.5. Alls well. This was the easest I have ever balanced water. Took over 4 cups of acid but never got ph to low to hurt anything. Think I am going to go ahead and try Silken which will raise my ph again but should get it right back in again.
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