Champion Muriatic Acid
Product Overview
Champion Muriatic Acid is a potent inorganic acid, designed to decrease pH and alkalinity. Commonly used in your weekly maintenance, this acid allows you to get your levels back to normal and keep them there.
~ Reduces pH levels in swimming pool water.
~ Effective for decreasing alkalinity.
~ Useful for removing scale.
~ Suitable for cleaning concrete.
~ Aids in pH reduction.
Dosage:
~ For specific dosing instructions check the instructions labeled on your product or in the images provided above.
Directions: Reducing your pH:
1. First, check the pool water's pH using a test kit or test strips. If the pH is high, calculate the necessary amount of Muriatic Acid either through a test kit with an acid demand test or by using online calculators*.
2. Prepare the acid solution by filling a clean bucket with tap water, ensuring a minimum dilution ratio of 10:1 with the acid. Then, cautiously mix in the determined amount of Muriatic Acid.
3. With the pool's circulation system active, evenly distribute the diluted acid solution around the pool's edge, steering clear of steps, beaches, swim-outs, and other shallow areas.
4. Keep the pool's circulation running until the chemicals are thoroughly mixed and dispersed.
Directions: Reducing your alkalinity:
1. Start by testing the alkalinity of the pool water with a test kit or test strips. If it's high, you can estimate the required amount of Muriatic Acid for reduction. Typically, 1.25 pints of 31.45% muriatic acid per 10,000 gallons can lower alkalinity by 10ppm, but keep in mind that other water factors may influence the effectiveness of this dosage.
2. Before adding, turn off the pool's circulation and wait until the water is as calm as possible.
3. Then, carefully pour the undiluted Muriatic Acid into one spot, preferably in the deep end, as the acid is denser than water and will form a concentrated cloud at the bottom.
~ Be cautious with the quantity of acid used in each treatment to prevent the concentrated solution from remaining at the pool's bottom for too long. Factors like depth, water movement, and treatment duration will affect the dosage, but generally, 1 to 2 pints per day is considered the safe maximum.
4. Allow the acid to sit for an hour before restarting the circulation.
5. Re-test the water to monitor progress. Depending on the extent of alkalinity reduction needed, this process might need to be repeated over several days or even weeks. If the pH falls below 7.0, adjust it upward with soda ash (sodium carbonate).
6. After achieving the desired alkalinity level, proceed to re-balance the water.
Active Ingredients:
~ Hydrochloric Acid: 31.45%.
Professional Grade pH & Alkalinity Control.
Muriatic acid (Hydrochloric Acid) is the most efficient and cost-effective chemical for rapidly lowering elevated pH and Total Alkalinity in swimming pools. Crucial for keeping your Langelier Saturation Index (LSI) balanced, especially in hard-water regions like North Texas.
Restores Chlorine Efficiency
High pH heavily dampens chlorine effectiveness. Lowering pH to 7.4-7.6 restores your sanitizer's killing power.
Prevents Scale Formation
Vital for combating the high-calcium fill water in DFW by bringing down Total Alkalinity and preventing calcium carbonate scaling on tile lines.
Commercial Strength (31.45%)
Full-strength 20 Baume acid, widely preferred by our service technicians over diluted retail-store variants.
Common Questions & Instructions
How do I safely dose Muriatic Acid?
Always add acid TO water, never water to acid. Walk the perimeter of the deep end, slowly pouring the acid as close to the water surface as possible while the pump is running on high speed to ensure rapid dilution.
How much does it take to lower pH?
As a rule of thumb in a 10,000 gallon pool, 12 fluid ounces (approx. 1.5 cups) of 31.45% Muriatic Acid will drop pH by roughly 0.2 units. Always test Total Alkalinity first, as high TA will require more acid.
Can I pour it directly into the skimmer?
NEVER. Pouring acid directly into the skimmer will send a highly corrosive slug of low-pH water directly through your pump impeller, filter internals, and heater core, causing catastrophic and expensive damage.
