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I’ve had mine completely off for 24 hours,.. FC is still above 12. My water is crystal clear!

The pool water is at 71, outside temp 75,.. might squeeze in another pool day this weekend,.. right now I’m running my robot.

Crud,.. I knew that,.. I’ve graduated from pool school multiple times! Guess I wasn’t thinking.

And 80 oz of muriatic acid is in!

I double checked it with my Taylor test kit,. Stopped wasting drops at 24🤪

Our tears are approximately 7000 ppm of salt. It isn’t the salt causing this.

Become a supporter! Throw some money their way! I’m certain this site has saved me way more money than I have contributed!!

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So,.. I started my research 2 years before I finally purchased a pool. Of course my research sent me here. I’ve followed your advice, my pool contains, salt, CYA, Borax 50ppm, and enough Bleach to get me started. I added Muriatic acid when loading the Borax. Nothing else, and I’ve never, ever...

Thank you!! I’m hoping to love the feel and to get longer life from my SWG! My pH hasn’t raised past 7.5 since adding the Borax and MA,.. before it would raise to 7.8-8.2 almost every day.

https://www.troublefreepool.com/threads/borates-why-and-how.90257/ Hmmm,... after reading this, I thought I had the perfect set up for borates. I’m hoping to extend the life of my SWG, and enjoy the feel of the water. What am I missing? At any rate, it’s too late , the Borates are in the pool!

I’ve seen it mentioned that I can use BTB dye and mannitol powder to test for borates. How is this used?

Thank you, yes I did miss read Borate for Bromine. So I still don’t have a Borate test strip. I have ordered the Lamont test strips. I was hoping that I had more color options to choose from, and that it might be easier to read. But you are correct it is not any easier to read. So, now I have...

Has anyone used this? Is it accurate? I have trouble distinguishing the colors in my Taylor safety kit, and I’m having trouble finding a borate test kit. I thought this would be a good alternative, and it is available at Home Depot. Any thoughts?

Thanks every one! I did not use that bleach!! Hope everyone enjoys their weekend!!

I was afraid you were going to say that:( I had a long day, in my bathing suit, was gonna get in and kick my little legs to raise my pH,...you've ruined my night :(

And the only bleach I have is @ made with cloromax technology “ is this just something to look good in the label? Or am I going to have to get dressed and go to the store??

So,. Finally got my TA down, pH is 7.3, FC 2.5,.. CYA 60-70. SWG. Yesterday was the first day of full sun and two adult swimmers. I’m adding some bleach. My question is how much aeration do I need to raise my pH? I rigged this from an old pond pump. Is it enough?

OMG,...I left a Level I Trauma ED after 18 years!! I've been in Cardiology for about 2 years now.

You are correct!!, I am an NP, working in Cardiology.

We are going to become fast friends!!

AND,...how do I add my poolmath log to my signature ?

Thank you!!

These are my options

I purchased Muriatic Acid at Home Depot. I’ve read the entire label and can’t find the percentage of muriatic acid. So I looked up the MSDS sheet and it says 20%. I don’t have a 20% option on Pool Math. Options?