Quote Originally Posted by mikemedic View Post
How do I measure borates? I have a taylor test kit K2006 I believe, and if I add borax will this not jack up my PH?
You have to buy the borate strips separately...Accucheck has some out, and I believe LaMotte might have some, too. If you add the borax, it will jack up the pH...you'll have to counter the pH rise by adding muriatic acid so that your pH stays within normal ranges, just the borates increase.

Janet