I put some Borax in my pool this week, and realized that I hardly, hardly ever put Borax in my pool. I put muriatic acid in far more frequently than I do Borax. Has this been your experience? If so, I think the method needs a new abbreviation. Something like "BM method".
"BBB" is a misnomer
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When I see "BM", I think Bowel Movement. Don't think I want to associate that with a clean swimming pool!
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RobbieH said:I personally don't want anything with the initals "BM" going into my pool!!!
Ah, maybe you think the same thing as I do when you see BM!
Well yes but the fact remains I put muriatic acid in my pool more frequently than either baking soda or Borax.
but the fact remains I put muriatic acid in my pool more frequently than either baking soda or Borax.
I've never added Baking Soda to my pool. Nor Borates. Nor Calcium. Golden State Water Company provides me with all the Calcium and alkalinity I need. And more!
Same here.ElkPool said:Well yes
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I've been very lucky to have stable water... I seldom go off 7.5 on the ph... usually lower so all I need to do is aerate
TA is around 80-90 and I like it just where it is! I did Borate my pool, but otherwise I look at the big bag of Baking soda thinking maybe I should return it!
TA is around 80-90 and I like it just where it is! I did Borate my pool, but otherwise I look at the big bag of Baking soda thinking maybe I should return it!
Living in the desert and using ground water means high alkiline / high pH. Getting the alkiline desert dust blown into my pool during our nice haboobs also means high alkiline. So I also use acid, and no borates or baking soda.
I'd like to try borates, but I can not get my 2-year-old to stop putting pool water in his mouth! He has slowed down a bit since I switched to saltwater
guamguy said:I'd like to try borates, but I can not get my 2-year-old to stop putting pool water in his mouth! He has slowed down a bit since I switched to saltwater
Ah, kids! I was swimming with my 4 year old grandson, and he suddenly said "Yuck! This water tastes horrible!" :lol:
I think the concern is more in regards to pets who make the pool their only source of drinking water. In such a case, it could be an issue.
If a few swallows now and again was actually of major concern I'm certain the powers that be here at TFP would not be recommending it.
If a few swallows now and again was actually of major concern I'm certain the powers that be here at TFP would not be recommending it.
I have never had to use muriatic acid.
My PH seems to drop when I add liquid chlorine.
My PH seems to drop when I add liquid chlorine.
According to this post, you were using one pound of Dichlor per week in your 16,000 gallon pool (I presume in addition to using chlorinating liquid or bleach). Though that would add 4.2 ppm FC and 3.8 ppm CYA, it is also net acidic when accounting for chlorine usage/consumption and is equivalent in its net acidity to 10.6 fluid ounces of full-strength Muriatic Acid (31.45% Hydrochloric Acid). I suspect that once you stop using net acidic chemicals (Trichlor, Dichlor, MPS) you will find that your pH will be stable or tend to rise.boon4376 said: