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May be the wrong place to post and if there is another thread about this some where else I apologize, but I want to get my Borates up about 10 ppm. I have been using 20 Mule Borax , but read using boric acid would be a better option . I always thought boric acid was just to be used for a...

Opened my pool and was green, but not bad. Slammed the pool, been brushing/vacumming etc. Running filter 24/7. Pool cleared up real nice. Currently PH 7.6, FC 6 and have maintained that between 4-8, CYA 30, Alkalinity is 60, Calcium level 80, Borate 30, current temp. 74. So my numbers are...

I usually add my cal hypo to a bucket of water and dissolve before pouring into the pool. I have read not to pre-mix and even the directions on my bags of Cal Hypo (65%) say not to. Am I doing this wrong , and why do instructions say not to? Says to broadcast and brush. My neighbor did this...

I want to add some calcium to my pool. What is the percentage of calcium chloride to use. Some pool products say active ingredient 100%, others say on average 97%. I am sure 100% is ideal, but i have some ice melt which says 94% pure calcium chloride. My only concern is what the other 6% is...

I tested some Taylor ph Indicator solution, R-0004, that is over a year old to some new. They look the same in color and test results are the same. Just FYI, I always store the test in the box with top closed and inside, and make sure caps are on tight. All info I have read says to discard...

I am new to the forum, so if this thread is in the wrong place, or has been answered somewhere else, please forgive . I will figure it out. My question is on the Pool Math calculator. My alkalinity has maintained all summer around 60, and currently is 50 on 12/08/17. PH has maintained around...

Hello everyone. I am new to the forum, but have been using this site for the past year to maintain a trouble free pool. and trouble free it has been. I am a retired firefighter and live in Athens, GA. Go Dawgs. Oklahoma is about to get a taste of the South. I am sure I just stirred up a hornets...