Is there a grocery store substitute for PH reducer?

[teja1946]

Is there a grocery store substitute for PH reducer?

Thanks

[mwsmith2]

Not really, although you can buy muriatic acid at some grocery stores.

Michael

[cygnusecks]

Micheal, first, thanks for the free calculator program, I use it all the time. But why does it not say how much Borax to add to raise pH? Can't I use it to raise pH?

[CarlD]

pH reducer: Use Muriatic Acid, if not at a grocery store, almost all hardware stores and home centers (like Home Depot) carry it.

To raise pH, use ordinary 20 Mule Team Borax. I find that 1 lb (1/4 box) will usually raise my 20,000 gallons .1 or .2 points, like from 7.2 to 7.3 or 7.4.

MWSmith2 will have to explain how to figure Borax exactly in his program.

Do remember, though, that Total Alkalinity's job is to buffer changes in pH, so a higher T/A may mean you need more Borax to raise the pH.

[mwsmith2]

MWSmith2 will have to explain how to figure Borax exactly in his program.

Please don't use the borax section of my program for pH adjustment. It's only included for those who wish to use borax as an additional algaecide, similar to pro team supreme.

Michael

[CarlD]

Please don't use the borax section of my program for pH adjustment. It's only included for those who wish to use borax as an additional algaecide, similar to pro team supreme.

Michael

I had no idea. I defer to Michael on ALL issues regarding his bleach calculator.