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Within reason, yes. According to Michael W. Smith II's BleachCalc program, you should add about 160 oz (weight) of dry borax for each 10,000 gallons. It supposedly helps against algae, although we use it to raise the water's pH and to buffer the pH at the level we want. Additionally, it doesn't evaporate or lose effectiveness with the sun. You only should have to replenish after backwashing your filter (when adding refill water.)
The target is supposedly 50 parts per million of tetraborates, so, considering each box holds 76 ounces, a 20,000 gallon pool should have about 4 and 1/3 boxes poured and mixed in. It doesn't hurt your skin to mix by hand, although it dissolves rather quickly by itself with the pump running. (Break up any large clumps.) In any case, start slowly (1/2 box per 10,000 gallons) and have something on hand to lower pH, because it will raise your pH pretty quickly. Small amounts of Muriatic acid works well to lower the pH after you test a few hours later. Also make certain the borax is just that. (It must NOT contain detergent!)
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Is Borax added to a swimming pool safe for people?
Borax is perfectly safe in swimming pools. We started using it in our inground pool two years ago and would not use anything else. Not only is it less expensive (a lot less expensive) but the water feels softer when we use it. My husband had to spend some time convincing me that Borax works and works safely but I'm very glad he did. Our pool has never looked better. We had been buying every product that the pool store told us we needed (we did need it didn't we?) One summer they couldn't get our pool water cleared up so in frustration my husband turned to the internet and the use of Borax. We saved a bundle and our pool cleaned up beautifully. Hope this helps you.
Can you use borax in biguanide pool?
Not recommended. For what purpose would you intend to use the Borax? This is not a regularly used product for pools in most areas of the country.
How do you make homemade pool algaecide?
A person can make a homemade pool algaecide by combining bleach, baking soda, and Borax. This shocks the pool and increases the pH if needed.
You added chlorine stablizer into the pool and now it is showing no chlorine?
Have you actually added liquid chlorine to the pool?
Can bleach baking soda and borax all be added at the same time to a 30000 pool?
Yes, but it's not generally a good idea. Both will tend to raise your pH. If your pH is too low, add the borax first, to get it to at least 7.0. Then you can add baking soda, if you need to increase your alkalinity. BUT, you should check your alkalinity after you raise your pH -- it will be higher, and you may not need the baking soda.
Slide On In, Jump Right Out?
One of the most common pool accessories that people have added to their pool is a diving board or sliding board. A diving board needs to be added to the deepest part of the pool so that those who jump off of it do not hit their head on the bottom of the pool. The sliding board can be placed at any side of the pool as long as the water is deep enough for the person sliding to not get hurt.
Can a vinyl liner be added to a pool?
No
What are borates and why do you want them in your pool?
I have never heard that you want them in your pool,Nor have I ever had anyone want to add any, Although Borate or Borax (Na2B4O2(H2O)10) is a low-toxicity mineral with insecticidal, fungicidal, and herbicidal properties.But I would not suggest putting them in your pool. People do want them in their pools. Please see http://www.troublefreepool.com/so-you-want-to-add-borates-to-your-pool-why-and-how-t4921.html?hilit=BORATES
What is the element that is used in swimming pool?
Chlorine is added to swimming pool water to disinfect it.
How do you raise pH level in pool?
You can use soda ash (sodium carbonate), sold as pH Increaser, pH UP or Arm & Hammer Washing soda. You can also use borax, sold as 20 Mule Team Borax. Sodium bicarbonate, sold as baking soda, Alkalinity Increaser or Alk Up, will raise pool pH levels, but not very efficiently.
Is it illegal to add chemicals to a pool while people are in it?
Well, whether it is illegal or not to clean a pool with people in it is unimportant, it is inadvisable considering that most of the chemicals that are added to a pool are hazardous until dissolved in the proper concentrations in the pool. Most of the chemicals used to balance or clean a pool need at least several hours and sometimes up to a day to disperse completely in the pool water. Some of the chemicals are relatively mild like baking soda, but others can be quite deadly to humans such as the chlorine and the acids used to adjust ph. never add shock to a pool when there are people in it. other chemicals should not be added either, even though they may not pose a threat.
What gas is added in the water of swimming pool?
Unless you have an ozonator, which would inject ozone (O3) to sanitize, there are no gases added to the water of a swimming pool.
