I want to add Borax to my pool. In studying a few threads, including the detailed "How and Why" article, I haven't found mention of using dry acid in conjunction with the borax; only muriatic acid. Is this not an option? I'm asking because I have "Ph Down" on hand, so if it would work just as well, I'd like to use it.
If yes, my next question I suppose is some guidance on how much to use. Couldn't I just wait a day or two for the borax to take hold, and then use the Pool Calculator app to tell me how much Ph Down product to bring it back down?
Final question. I don't have a borate test. Could I assume my borates are zero, and use the Pool Calculator's recommended amount of borax, and then just assume the level of borates will be correct?
I filled pool from the water hose 5 days ago. Using the HTH 6-Way. My pH is 7.5, TA 320, OTO 5+ (looks to be a 6, one level brighter yellow than 5), CYA 40.
If yes, my next question I suppose is some guidance on how much to use. Couldn't I just wait a day or two for the borax to take hold, and then use the Pool Calculator app to tell me how much Ph Down product to bring it back down?
Final question. I don't have a borate test. Could I assume my borates are zero, and use the Pool Calculator's recommended amount of borax, and then just assume the level of borates will be correct?
I filled pool from the water hose 5 days ago. Using the HTH 6-Way. My pH is 7.5, TA 320, OTO 5+ (looks to be a 6, one level brighter yellow than 5), CYA 40.