BTB due and mannitol for Borate testing

[JeaniB]

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

 

[ajw22]

New borate drop test at piscines-apollo vs. test strip

Any opinions on this? I have a K2006, so I already have everything I need (except the borate kit itself). I like the idea of drops/colour changes vs. a strip, but am open to your opinions. Would I be better off just getting the LaMotte strips? Speaking of strips, I can also get borate test...

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There is no need for borates on a pool of your type.

 

[JeaniB]

Borates - Why and How

Borates - Why and How Why Adding borates can improve your experience with your pool, but is completely optional. If you do plan to use borates, wait until everything else is settled down before adding borates, especially TA and PH. The only situations where we specifically recommend using...

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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!

 

[ajw22]

Let’s see how it works out for you.

 

[Wobblerlorri]

I put borax in my AGP to raise pH. I only have about 7 ppm borates, but I can feel the difference in the water. It's silky feeling, and when I get out and it dries, my skin feels smooth and soft.

 

[JeaniB]

I put borax in my AGP to raise pH. I only have about 7 ppm borates, but I can feel the difference in the water. It's silky feeling, and when I get out and it dries, my skin feels smooth and soft.

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.

 

[TishTash]

Let’s see how it works out for you.

I apologize for reviving this thread, but I’m really curious as to why you think the OP’s pool wouldn’t benefit from borates. Besides the subjective feel (arguable), the pH stability alone is probably worth it.