The boric acid is in the water!

[BigJD]

Hey folks .... finally added my 55 lb pail of boric acid. First test results:

TC: 11.5
CC: 0
PH: 7.2 (dropped from 7.5, I am going to leave it alone and let it rise on its own)
TA: 70
CH: 20
CYA: 40
Borate: 30-50 (hard to tell with strip, it is likely around 43+- since the pool calculator has proven to be very accurate thus far )

The water does look 'sparkling' and it is definitely clearer than I have seen before. I also get that squeaky clean feeling on my hand. I am seriously excited!

Should I force up the PH or leave it?

 

[Woodberg]

I've been thinking about trying this myself. Where did you get the boric acid?

 

[friendswoodnewbie]

Since you are in Houston I can recommend to go get a 55 lb bag at AAA chemicals. It was 70$ and that amount should be about perfect for your pool size. I did it and I am very pleased with the result.
You will want to call in advance - the place can seem a little disorganized if you just show up and ask to buy a bag....

 

[duraleigh]

Should I force up the PH or leave it?

Leave it. Most pools tend to rise somewhat on their own. Perhaps check pH a little more frequently for a couple of weeks but I think you'll see it in the mid 7's soon enough.

 

[BigJD]

@wood I bought it from dudadiesel online. It was about $100 with shipping ($70 +30 to ship).

 

[Diver]

@wood I bought it from dudadiesel online. It was about $100 with shipping ($70 +30 to ship).

i bought it there as well. 55lbs + 25lbs. added 70lbs of it last weekend and 1 box of borax. now i have 15lbs of boric acid for future refills.

 

[Deb04]

Suggestion for price. I just bought 10 boxes of Mule Team (47.5 lbs) on soap.com for $49.50, free shipping. 12 boxes would give you 57 lbs for $59.40. They also have a "5 faves" feature. You pick 5 items as your favorites and you get 10% off those 5 things forever. If there aren't more expensive items you want to "favorite", you can get 57 lbs for $53.46.

 

[JamesW]

Suggestion for price. I just bought 10 boxes of Mule Team (47.5 lbs) on soap.com for $49.50, free shipping. 12 boxes would give you 57 lbs for $59.40. They also have a "5 faves" feature. You pick 5 items as your favorites and you get 10% off those 5 things forever. If there aren't more expensive items you want to "favorite", you can get 57 lbs for $53.46.

When using Borax, you also have to account for the muriatic acid that will need to be added at the same time.

 

[Deb04]

When using Borax, you also have to account for the muriatic acid that will need to be added at the same time.

Good point. I didn't calculate that in.

 

[Richard320]

You poured acid in your pool? And you let kids in there? I'll bet you're one of those crazies who pours bleach in their pool, too!



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