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    Default Re: The Great Tetraborate Experiment!

    I just added 50 ppm to my pool a few weeks ago but I have not had a change in acid usage yet. I have four strikes against me when it comes to PH drift:

    1) Plaster pool
    2) SWG
    3) High PH fill water > 8
    4) High TA fill water > 220 ppm

    I am not sure if the Borates are going to help my situation much but it is probably too soon to tell. I still have to get my TA down since it sits at about 110 ppm. After I do that I will report back if I see any changes.

    EDIT: I actually have 4 issues
    Last edited by mas985; 05-16-2007 at 01:02 PM.
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