Teaser ep136 Borates, a humorous discussion on borates.
- S3
- 10:43
- August 4th 2024
A short segment from episode 136. Frank and Jacque discuss borates and its effects on your pool. Frank's explanation of Algae and how it multiplies is sure to make you chuckle. Enjoy.
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00:00 introduction
02:05 Frank starts talking about borates, and how it is a tool that we should all be using in our pools.
02:30 Borates slow the growth of algae.
02:55 The sex life of algae, and why they are all "fellas". Bubba explains it all
04:04 algae can double in numbers every 3 to 4 hours when conditions are right and you don't have enough chlorine to kill it faster than it multiplies.
05:00 without borates it takes 7 1/2% of your cya level in free chlorine to kill algae faster than it multiplies. With borates it takes 5% of your cya level in free chlorine to kill algae faster than it multiplies. Algae slows the growth rate of algae.
05:44 borates help stabilize your pH. Chlorine is more effective with a lower pH.
06:20 borates soften the water and make it feel better on your skin.
07:00 borates is a clarifier
08:00 borates is a cost saver and has no ill effects on the pool.
11:20 Borates help greatly with some of the issues with salt systems
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