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  1. 07-16-2007 10:39 PM #1
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    Default Re: Fighting Algae with Borax

    The Borax + Acid is one-time except for small additions to compensate for dilution (splash-out, backwashing, rain overflow, etc.).
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    Default Re: Fighting Algae with Borax

    If you initially add 50 ppm just monitor it and when it drops to 30 ppm bump it back up to 50 ppm.
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