Please could someone be kind enough to help ?
I'm getting a bit confused with the BBB method.
I have the Taylor test kit as advised which has been great and I started with the dichlor bleach method but have since been struggling with high PH 8++
I'm using PH down to get it back down but then TA drops below 50 (My baseline is 40ppm) so I add TA + and then PH is up again - especially with use and aeration.
I feel like I'm battling between the two at the moment. Prior to bleach it seemed to like to sit at TA of 50 and PH of 7.4.
I'm using sodium hypochlorite 14-15% - all I can get over here in the UK that's without perfume/soap or very low content.
I have bought some 20 mule team borax and wondering how best to add this - does it need doing on a fresh fill ? My water is just over a week old- am I ok start with it now ?
If I've read correct then I would add the borax along with PH down - after making sure TA and pH is balanced to start with.
Does the Borax then 'lock in the PH if adjusted to the correct level, or am I misunderstanding this part ?
I don't want to add the borax and end up with even higher PH :|
Any help much appreciated, I'm so grateful for everything I've learnt here so far and the advice given has seen a good improvement in my water clarity so thank you so much for that as I've been struggling a lot but I feel like I'm almost there in being able to manage my water more safely
I'm getting a bit confused with the BBB method.
I have the Taylor test kit as advised which has been great and I started with the dichlor bleach method but have since been struggling with high PH 8++
I'm using PH down to get it back down but then TA drops below 50 (My baseline is 40ppm) so I add TA + and then PH is up again - especially with use and aeration.
I feel like I'm battling between the two at the moment. Prior to bleach it seemed to like to sit at TA of 50 and PH of 7.4.
I'm using sodium hypochlorite 14-15% - all I can get over here in the UK that's without perfume/soap or very low content.
I have bought some 20 mule team borax and wondering how best to add this - does it need doing on a fresh fill ? My water is just over a week old- am I ok start with it now ?
If I've read correct then I would add the borax along with PH down - after making sure TA and pH is balanced to start with.
Does the Borax then 'lock in the PH if adjusted to the correct level, or am I misunderstanding this part ?
I don't want to add the borax and end up with even higher PH :|
Any help much appreciated, I'm so grateful for everything I've learnt here so far and the advice given has seen a good improvement in my water clarity so thank you so much for that as I've been struggling a lot but I feel like I'm almost there in being able to manage my water more safely