HTH Easy Acid 5L

HTH Easy Acid 5L is a concentrated liquid chemical treatment formulated to reduce high pH and total alkalinity levels in swimming pool water.

Maintaining a balanced pH is essential for preventing scale build up on pool equipment and ensuring that chlorine sanitisers remain effective in neutralising bacteria and algae across all types of residential pools.

Product Specifications and Features

• • Chemical Concentration: high-strength hydrochloric acid solution designed for rapid solubility and immediate impact on water chemistry.
• • Volume: Five litre heavy-duty plastic container featuring a secure child resistant safety cap to prevent accidental leakage.
• • pH Control: Specifically engineered to lower pH levels that have risen above seven point six, which is the ideal threshold for swimmer comfort.
• • Alkalinity Management: Effectively reduces total alkalinity to prevent pH bounce and stabilise the water environment for long-term maintenance.
• • Equipment Protection: Helps prevent the formation of calcium scale on salt chlorinator cells and heating elements, extending the lifespan of pool hardware.

Ideal Use and Application

• • Testing: Always test the pool water using a reliable test kit before application to determine the exact degree of pH correction required.
• • Dosing Guidelines: Add two hundred and fifty millilitres per fifty thousand litres of water to lower the pH by approximately zero point two units.
• • Application Method: Pour the acid directly into the pool water in front of the return flow nozzle while the pump is running for optimal distribution.
• • Circulation: Allow the pool water to circulate for at least four hours after dosing before retesting the chemical levels.
• • Incremental Adjustments: For very high pH levels, apply the treatment in smaller doses over several days rather than all at once to avoid overcorrection.

Safety and Storage

• • Protective Equipment: Always wear acid resistant gloves, safety goggles, and protective footwear when handling and pouring the liquid.
• • Mixing Rules: Never mix this product with other chemicals, especially chlorine, as it can result in the release of dangerous toxic gases.
• • Storage Environment: Store the container upright in a cool, well-ventilated area away from metal tools to prevent corrosion from acid fumes.
• • First Aid: In case of skin contact, flush immediately with large amounts of fresh water; if swallowed, do not induce vomiting and seek urgent medical attention.

Frequently Asked Questions

• • Can I use this in a saltwater pool? Yes, it is highly recommended for saltwater systems as these pools naturally tend to experience a gradual rise in pH.
• • How soon after adding acid can I swim? You should wait for at least one full turnover of the pool water, which is typically between four and six hours.
• • Will this product clear cloudy water? If the cloudiness is caused by high pH or scale formation, this product will help; however, algae related cloudiness requires a sanitiser.