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    question about how to add borax in pool

    I've been mixing with it water and slowly pouring it at the return. Can it be put undiluted in the skimmer?
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    Thank you

    Thank you for this site TFP. Only been doing BBB for 1 1/2 weeks. My pool is super clear and sparkle! No more black ring in the skimmer. :party: Now I'm more aware of my kid's friends pools. :shock: I mentioned BBB to my friend who is having a problem with her slightly cloudy pool...
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    new here, want to start BBB

    Richard, I misunderstood when 257wbymag suggested a quick shock. I thought a quick shock is just to raise my FC to 20 with one bleach application. I also thought my CC needed to be at 0. My other problem is we are going away Thursday-Sunday. Do I throw a couple of pucks in the floater :( or...
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    new here, want to start BBB

    Water is very clear. Should I shock it because my CC is 0.5 or just do the overnight test?
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    new here, want to start BBB

    My TF-100 today results: FC - 14 CC - .5 PH - 7.5 TA - 90 CH - 50 CYA - 50 I raised my FC to 20 Monday night to lower my CC: 1. Didn't test yesterday, the weather was cloudy with some sun. Is it safe for the kids to swim in it today with the FC at 14?
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    new here, want to start BBB

    Thank you, Richard Yes, I read pool school. :goodjob:
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    new here, want to start BBB

    How long do I run the filter? Thanks
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    new here, want to start BBB

    Tested again FC - 10 CC - 1 PH - 7.2 TA - 80 CH - 50 CYA - 50 My CC is still at 1. How slowly do I pour the bleach in the pool this evening? Thanks for all the replies.
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    new here, want to start BBB

    water is clear
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    new here, want to start BBB

    Hello! Wish I heard about BBB when we installed our AG in June! Want to switch from trichlor tabs to BBB! My TF-100 results: FC - 8 CC - 1 PH - 7.2 TA - 80 CH - 50 CYA - 50 Any advice would be appreciated!