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Aug 24, 2018 · Left untreated, high alkalinity can cause damaging scale to form inside your pool and circulation system. … Adding muriatic acid is an easy, inexpensive way to lower your pool’s alkalinity. … Muriatic acid balances your pool chemistry by lowering total alkalinity and pH.
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