boric acid

I'm new to pools, but the TFP method is going great so far! The typical numbers for my above ground 3800 gal (aww so cute!) vinyl pool are: pH 7.2 when cover has been on for a while pH 7.6 at the end of the day if there has been some splashing by the kids. The bubble solar cover goes on pretty...

Where to buy 99.9% ortho boric acid powder/granules H3BO3 in ~50 pound bags or ~55 pound pails and what's a good price per pound? First, I searched, and found plenty of threads on the what, when, where and how, but, surprisingly - none on the who & at what price. Borates - Why and How So you...

Hi all! Like many of you, I’ve decided to add a SWG to minimize storage of chemicals, save some money and time. In preparation, I balanced the chemicals to ideal levels FC: 5.5, CYA: 50, pH: 7.4, TA: 60, CH: 550, water temp: 76. Then I added Boric acid last night following the method exactly on...

Hi all, I promise I’ve searched the threads for this question before posting. I am trying to figure out where to start looking for boric acid that I can physically purchase rather than ordering online. Even if I have to pay a few extra bucks. I’ve tried the big box stores, Home Depot, Lowes...

Hi! I've decided I want borates and have some questions. In one thread it says balance first. (My levels are low except chlorine) In another thread it says lower pH and alkalinity because the boric acid will raise it. Which is correct? I'll order 30# of granules from Duda. 15k pool Ch 4 Ph...

I'm new and need some help. After reading your article on Boric Acid being easier to handle, I need to figure out how much to put in my pool and spa. My PH on both pool(20,000 gal) and spa (??800 gal) is over 10....Got lots of scale in the spa but haven't been in the pool to touch the sides. All...

I am about to refill my pool, so I picked up a 50 lb bag of boric acid at a local industrial chemical supply company (for $50) and a very friendly manager there was curious what I was using it for. When I explained it was to add borates to my pool, he was really interested and mentioned a...