Recent content by SixOwls

Thanks everyone. Seems like I may not see the benefits that I was hoping for. Any suggestions of what I can do with about 90 lbs of powered boric acid? It is well past being able to return it. Appreciate you all.

Hi guys. This was the article that sold me on using boric acid which does seem to be an older article but has the claims been debunked by the TFP community now? So you want to add borates to your pool--Why and How

Thanks everyone! I was going to add about 68 lbs as per pool math. I got the powder type after I saw someone say the granular was hard to get to dissolve but I now understand that the powder type has its own challenges. I will just have to go slow and careful as was mentioned. I wanted to try...

Thanks! Here is a picture of what I got.

Hello. I want to try Boric Acid this year. I have powder. The pool is crystal clear. Wanted to see if I have everything balanced properly or if I should adjust anything (especially pH or TA first)? Thanks!

Hello. I have needed to aerate for multiple days all day long by running homemade bubblers that work by pulling air in thru tubes at return jets (they put out lots of bubbles!). It seems my water level has been dropping a lot more lately and was wondering if I have a leak in my plumbing...

Hello. I am in process of converting the pool that I have had for 12 years to a salt pool. It is a simple rectangle pool and I have calculated a few ways that pool should near 28,700 gal. Yesterday morning I added 760 pounds of salt. I tested last night and today with the Taylor salt kit...

Ok. How do I know when everything is stable enough? If TA and pH come into limits and seem to be holding there, is there a certain amount of time that I need to wait before adding boric acid or why would it take until next year?

At what point in the process can I add the salt and get the generator going? Can I do that right away or do I need to get the balance all correct first. I am eager to not be pouring in chlorine or adding tabs after lots of slamming!

Thanks everyone! I am using the TF100 test kit and I just received it 2 weeks ago. PH bottle expires 3/25. Pool store was doing a drop testing method but not sure of specifics there. I mistyped before...I meant to say "I will note also that the pool store is measuring a higher pH of 7.2 and...

Hello. I am new to the forum but have been a pool owner for many years. I have my vinyl liner pool cleared up after my first major battle with ammonia and am ready to proceed with opening the pool. This year, I have installed a SWG also but haven't added salt or turned it on yet yet since I...