cofive Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 Can anyone report using Acid Magic (muriatic acid replacement)? Appears to be a buffered muriatic acid that is okay to use in spas. I was just curious if there are any adverse effects. Here is the narrative from SpaDepot's website: Acid Magic - Muriatic Acid Replacement SKU: CA1062 PRICE: $8.95 The Safer Spa & Pool Acid Acid Magic is the best product for dissolving calcium deposits on filter cartridges, and for cleaning tile and concrete. Use liquid Acid Magic to more effectively reduce high pH and total alkalinity in spas and pools. * Equal activity to Muriatic Acid No fuming problems Safer handling - does not burn intact skin More effective in reducing high pH than dry acid products Very economical to use -- a little goes a long way Superior for filter scale cleaning Great for cleaning salt chlorine generator cells Acid Magic offers the advantages of liquid acid products while nearly eliminating many of the dangers, including skin burns and toxic fumes. Dramatically more effective in reducing stubbornly high pH and TA than dry pH Decreaser. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Removes Filter Cartridge Scale Muriatic Acid washing of filter cartridges is a problem because of dangers associated with product handling. Acid Magic is equally effective in removing calcium deposits, but much safer to use. It's easier on filter media, so filters last longer. First clean filter with Power Soak or Eco Soak, rinse, then soak the cartridge in a solution of one part Acid Magic to twenty parts water until all bubbling stops. Presto! Scale is gone! (Read and observe all safety precautions on bottle). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Product notes: For pH adjustments, start by using 1 1/2 oz. of product per 500 gallons water, if pH is above 8.0. (2 tablespoons = 1 oz.) Check with test strips to determine additional adjustments. Diluted Acid Magic is great for cleaning salt chlorine generator cells, such as Nexa Spa. Read bottle instructions and precautions before using. Contains specially-buffered hydrochloric acid. *Acid Magic is not registered for pH adjustment in California. 32 fl. oz. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chem geek Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 It's been reported to have been used by some in pools (on other forums) and didn't have adverse effects. I wouldn't call it buffered, per se. It seems to be a mix of Muriatic Acid with a little organic acid and perhaps some other chemicals that inhibit the fuming. The main issue for spas would be the same as that for regular Muriatic Acid -- namely, that it takes a small amount to adjust pH so you have to be careful to not overdose it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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