How much hydrochloric acid should I put in my pool?

Asked by: Desiree Bell

Reading pH levels If you’re given a reading of 8.0, the amount of hydrochloric acid that you use should be 110ml for 10,000 liters of pool water, 320ml for 30,000 liters of pool water, 540ml for 50,000 liters of water, and 1.1 liters of acid for 100,000 liters of water.Sep 17, 2019

How much acid should I add to my pool?

To properly dilute acid, you should first fill up a 4-5 gallon bucket with water. This water should be clean water as opposed to pool water. The acid that you place into the water should be around 10 percent of the water in the bucket, which equates to a 1/10 ratio of acid/water.
Apr 7, 2020

How do you mix hydrochloric acid for pools?

The dilution ratio of water to acid should be 10 to 1 if your five-gallon bucket is halfway full.

What happens if I put too much acid in my 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.

How long after putting hydrochloric acid in pool Can you swim?

According to Clean Pool and Spa, you should wait no less than two hours before swimming in a pool which has been treated with muriatic acid. According to the website, “If you pour muriatic acid in the pool and swim within 10 to 15 minutes you might get a ‘hot spot’ of acid that can burn you.”

Can I add acid and shock at the same time?

Despite being chlorinating agents, they are incompatible. Do not add at the same time or mix muriatic acid and chlorine. Such interaction produces a toxic gas that is dangerous to health even in small amounts. A good rule of thumb is to never mix pool chemicals with each other.
Dec 2, 2019

Can I add muriatic acid after shock?

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.

Can you pour muriatic acid directly to the pool?

Yes, you can add muriatic acid directly to your swimming pool water. But it’s safer if you dilute it in a bucket of water first. If you do want to add it directly to your pool, pour it into the deepest part of the pool, walking away as you pour so you don’t inhale any of the fumes.
Feb 3, 2022

Will muriatic acid clear a cloudy pool?

Cloudiness Due to Elevated pH



Before you floc the pool, you should check the chemical balance, and if you notice the pH is too high, that may be why the pool is cloudy. You may be able to clear the water by adding muriatic acid to lower the pH.

Will muriatic acid clear green pool?

Your pool is probably a green cloudy mess, so you’ll want to add two chemicals to begin the clearing process: Pool Acid – also known as Muriatic Acid.
Dec 5, 2016

How often should I put muriatic acid in my pool?

We recommend adding Acid weekly! Adding a little and often is better for your water and can actually save you money overtime. Large doses over longer periods of time take a larger portion of your ‘Total alkalinity’ away.
Jul 8, 2019

How long does muriatic acid take to work?

three to four hours

Some people will tell you that it’s safe to swim just 30 minutes after adding muriatic acid to your pool water. But we recommend playing it safe by waiting three to four hours and testing your water before swimming in your pool.