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  1. 07-20-2013 05:54 PM #2
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    Default Re: How Do you test for borates

    Borates are compounds that combine boron and oxygen. Borax is usually sodium tetraborate decahydrate or sodium tetraborate pentahydrate.

    Though we don't recommend strips, in general, the most practical test for borates (as ppm boron) are the Lamotte borax test strips. More info here:
    http://www.poolforum.com/pf2/showthread.php?14994
    Last edited by PoolDoc; 07-24-2013 at 11:24 AM. Reason: correct test strip brand to LaMotte
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