Boric Acid Timing & Storage Questions

[SaltyBHouston]

Hello all, pebble pool completed in January 2022, is there any reason not to add Borates this soon? Is there an optimum timeframe or temperature threshold I should wait for?


Additionally, can I store granular boric acid, CYA, calcium chloride and salt outside in the same deck box?

 

[ajw22]

We recommend you give your plaster a year to cure and live with your pool for a year or two and see how stable your pH and TA is before you add borates. Once you add borates it takes much more acid to make pH and TA adjustments.

Should I wait on adding borates to a new plaster pool?

I'm thinking about buying boric acid from duda diesel, but I'm not sure if I should wait for my plaster to quit requiring so much MA. Is there a good reason to wait on taking the borates plunge with new plaster, or am I anticipating a problem that shouldn't occur? I'm thinking since I'm adding...

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Boric Acid Timing & Storage Questions

Hello all, pebble pool completed in January 2022, is there any reason not to add Borates this soon? Is there an optimum timeframe or temperature threshold I should wait for? Additionally, can I store granular boric acid, CYA, calcium chloride and salt outside in the same deck box?

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[willygee]

Additionally, can I store granular boric acid, CYA, calcium chloride and salt outside in the same deck box?
I too waiting for an answer but have an indoor tote kept in or laundry room.

 

[ajw22]

Additionally, can I store granular boric acid, CYA, calcium chloride and salt outside in the same deck box?

Your deck box going to be outside? Is it guaranteed to be moisture proof?

Chemical Storage and Safety - Further Reading

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Stabilizer, borax, baking soda, algaecides, and other chemicals require no special safety precautions or storage. Keep them in a dry, moisture free environment - mainly inside such as utility or laundry room on a shelf or in basement. They have a good shelf life. As with all chemicals, keep them out of reach of children.

When mixed with water calcium can become very hot. Calcium should not be stored where it can become wet.