Rule Your Pool

Why Alkalinity Rises in Pools using CO2 for pH Management

June 24, 2026·13 min
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[00:00] - Intro [01:01] - How acid lowers pH [03:14] - Hypochlorite chlorines [04:20] - How hypochlorites are made [06:20] - Chlorines leave behind muriatic acid in water [07:28] - Excess hydroxides [09:50] - What can be done to limit the alkalinity rise? [12:01] - Closing ______________________________Connect with us! Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?Orenda®Questions? Comments? Or apply to sponsor the show:ruleyourpool@gmail.com Facebook: @ruleyourpoolYouTube: @rule-your-pool 

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