TA Reducer
5 Litre
- To Be Purchased By Trade Professionals Only
- Otherwise known as TA reducer or hydrochloric acid, is used to lower high alkalinity.
- Blue Horizons are one of a handfull of brands that offer this chemical and is by far the best.
- High total alkalinity (TA) may cause pool water to be scale forming and the pH level difficult to adjust.
- Total alkalinity should be maintained at between 80-150mg/l (ppm).
- Test the total alkalinity level of the pool water and if it is above 150 mg/l (ppm) useBlue Horizons TA Reducer to lower the level.
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Blue Horizons Total Alkalinity Reducer is a liquid acid used for rapidly reducing the total alkalinity of swimming pool water. Apply when the total alkalinity is above the recommended 150mg/l (ppm) maximum.
Blue Horizons Total Alkalinity Reducer Instructions
- Important – This product should be handled with care.
- Blue Horizons Total Alkalinity Reducer should be carefully ‘slug’ dosed into the deep end of the pool with the pump(s) running.
- If large quantities are required, it may be necessary to apply over a number of days while testing the total alkalinity between each application.
- After completing the treatment, test and adjust the pH level if necessary.
| Pool Volume | Dose Rates to reduce TA by | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| M3 (Ltrs) | Gallons | 10mg/l | 25mg/l |
| 4.55 (4,545) | 1,000 | 100ml | 250ml |
| 11.36 (11,364) | 2,500 | 250ml | 625ml |
| 22.73 (22,730) | 5,000 | 500ml | 1.25ltrs |
| 45.45 (45,455) | 10,000 | 1.00ltrs | 2.50ltrs |
| 68.18 (68,175) | 15,000 | 1.5ltrs | 3.75ltrs |
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