The Enchanting Phenomenon of the Magical Acidity Fountain Unveiled

A magical acidity fountain is a fascinating and visually stunning scientific experiment that showcases the properties of acids and their reactions with other substances. This experiment involves a clear liquid solution that seems harmless at first glance but transforms into a fountain-like display when an additional substance is added. The setup of a magical acidity fountain typically involves two separate containers or beakers connected by a narrow tube. The first container contains an acid, such as vinegar or hydrochloric acid, while the second container holds a solution composed of a base and a colored indicator. When the two substances are initially separated, everything appears calm and still. However, once a small amount of the acid is added to the base-indicator solution, the reaction begins.

However, once a small amount of the acid is added to the base-indicator solution, the reaction begins. The acid reacts with the base, causing a rapid release of carbon dioxide gas. This gas then produces enough pressure to push the liquid up through the tube and create the fountain-like effect.

How do those with waterfalls deal with high PH

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durtynacho

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Aeration obviously raises PH. For those with waterfalls or fountains or other nice add-ons that contribute to natural aeration, how do you deal with your PH? Assuming you have your alkalinity in check, does your PH remain at an appropriate level regardless of aeration? Or, does it rise and require being dealt with on a regular basis? Seems like it would be a constant see-saw effect with having rise, having to lower it, so on and so forth.

I ask because I made a homemade aerator to get my alkalinity down, and now that I've done that, I'd like to run it regularly because I like the effect. But I don't want to inadvertently cause my PH to spike as a result, and that seems inevitable. It also seems inevitable to occur for anyone with any sort of waterfall type component.

YippeeSkippy

Many pool owners use muriatic acid somewhat routinely to compensate for the rise in pH aeration causes.

JoyfulNoise

May 23, 2015 23,516 Tucson, AZ Pool Size 16000 Surface Plaster Chlorine Salt Water Generator SWG Type Pentair Intellichlor IC-60

I have both a natural stone waterfall (driven by a 3-HP pool pump so it is very powerful) and a spillway from my raised spa to the pool. This creates a lot of aeration. The main way I deal with this aeration is first by running my water features for the absolute least amount of time possible (they are all automated with programmed schedules). Next, I keep my TA as low as possible (typically 60ppm or less). And finally, I use 50ppm borates in my pool water to act as an additional buffer against pH rise. By doing all this, I can keep my muriatic acid additions to about 16oz of acid every 10 days or so.

durtynacho

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Ahh, so it's all in the borates. Thanks for the replies. I knew acid was used to lower PH, but it will also lower TA which will then need to be raised if it gets too low which is why I was concerned about a see-saw effect.

I will look into borates. Thanks!

pooldv

JoyfulNoise

May 23, 2015 23,516 Tucson, AZ Pool Size 16000 Surface Plaster Chlorine Salt Water Generator SWG Type Pentair Intellichlor IC-60

Ahh, so it's all in the borates. Thanks for the replies. I knew acid was used to lower PH, but it will also lower TA which will then need to be raised if it gets too low which is why I was concerned about a see-saw effect.

I will look into borates. Thanks!

Actually, it's not all in the borates. In fact, borates will only help a little and, for some, there was/is no improvement at all when borates were added.

pH rise from aeration is not a independent, constant process; it is integrally related to your TA level. You TA and pH levels determine the amount of dissolved CO2 in your pool water (more dissolved CO2 the lower the pH and higher the TA). When you aerate your pool water, you liberate CO2 from the water (a process called outgassing) and, because you have bicarbonate ion (HCO3-) dissolved in your water, an equilibrium reaction occurs whereby the bicarbonate ion consumes a proton (H+) in order to restore the amount of CO2 lost from aeration. When this bicrabonate/CO2 shift happens, your pH rises. As you add acid to lower the pH, the TA gets lowered as well. As the TA decreases, so to does the amount of dissolved CO2 allowed by the equilibrium chemistry. Because of this lowering of the TA, the rate at which pH rises from aeration gets slower and slower. Eventually, if the TA is low enough, the amount of pH rise will stop and you find yourself (sometimes, not always) at a balance point.

This is why when people experience pH rise form aeration, we first tell them to lower their TA and try to find a TA level that minimizes the frequency of acid additions. Sometimes their acid demand problem can be solved simply by lower TA, sometimes it can't and then borates are recommended. So, in your case, rather than running off and buying expensive chemicals, why don't you first run your aerator/fountain for a while and see what happens. You may not, in fact, experience much pH rise at all. Even if you do, your first order of business is to lower your TA to try to correct the problem, not add borates.

I will look into borates. Thanks!

What makes the magical acidity fountain visually appealing is the addition of a colored indicator in the base solution. The indicator adds a vibrant hue to the liquid, creating an impressive display as it is propelled upwards by the carbon dioxide gas. The fountain can reach several inches in height, making it an eye-catching and mesmerizing experiment to observe. The scientific explanation behind the magical acidity fountain lies in the chemical reactions that occur. When the acid and base react, they produce water and a salt compound. This reaction also releases carbon dioxide gas, which creates the pressure needed to push the liquid upwards through the tube. Furthermore, the addition of the colored indicator allows for a visible representation of the reaction. Different indicators can produce various colors, adding to the spectacle. For example, using red cabbage juice as an indicator can create a beautiful purple or blue fountain. This connection between the chemical reaction and a striking visual display makes the magical acidity fountain an excellent educational tool for teaching about acids, bases, and chemical reactions. Overall, the magical acidity fountain is a captivating demonstration of scientific principles. Its ability to transform a seemingly ordinary liquid into a mesmerizing and colorful fountain showcases the dynamic nature of chemical reactions. Whether used as a classroom experiment or a simple DIY project, witnessing the magical acidity fountain in action is both educational and visually stunning..

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