hth Alkalinity Increaser, 5 lbs

I've always used this product with my above ground pools. I say pools, because I've gone from a 10ft pool up to a 24 ft pool and my husband has made me down size to a 22 ft. But, any time I have a ph or an alkalinity issue I've always used HTH. I do not buy chlorine tabs or any of my better products from Wal-Mart, I buy them from a pool supply. This seemed to work in a pinch and I've used it ever since.

Read the label. This is just baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) put in a fancy package and sold for 100 times more than baking soda costs. BIG Rip-off. Just buy some Arm and Hammer or generic baking soda instead and save yourself LOTS of money.

Had water tested by pool place where I normally have it tested at. Water was clear as a bell to start with. Alkalinity was a little low. Needed 10 lbs of Baking soda and needed to be shocked. I went to Wal-Mart to get the baking soda I have the shock already that I purchase in bulk from the pool supply store. Wal-Mart was sold out of the baking soda so I purchased this product to raise the Alkalinity. I added the two 5 pounds of this product. instead of waiting the 2 hours I was instructed I waited till the next day before I shocked the pool. when I shocked the pool the next day the water turned the prettiest white milk color I have ever seen. back to the pool store to see if I can fix this or do I just have to wait till the water clears up on its on. Very disappointed!! I have had my pool along time and knew better. Buy your chemicals from a knowledgeable place. don't go cheap on your summer fun!!