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					Originally Posted by Cujo#31  Muriatic acid gasses off very quickly and does not impact Ph or other levels like some other treatments will. Just be careful, anything in the direct path of any gas-off bubbles will also be exposed to the acid. | 
	
 Not sure I agree with that statement.  Muriatic acid in IME does effect pH quite a bit even in small amounts.  It is a strong acid that should be used carefully and safely.