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To raise pH using borax, you can add 1 tablespoon of borax per 10,000 gallons of water to increase pH by approximately 0.3 units. It's important to gradually add small amounts of borax and test the pH frequently to avoid overshooting your target pH level.

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Can you use borax to raise alkalinity?

Yes, borax can be used to raise pH levels in a pool, but it is not recommended for raising alkalinity as it can affect the pH levels without significantly impacting the alkalinity. It is better to use baking soda or soda ash to raise alkalinity in a pool.


How can you raise pH level from 6.2 to 7.4 in your 24000 gallon pool?

how to raise ph level from 6.2 to 7.4? Chlorine is 3.


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.


Can you use 20 mule team borax to raise pH?

No, 20 Mule Team Borax is not recommended for raising pH in a pool or spa. It is primarily used as a laundry booster and cleaner. To raise pH in a pool or spa, you should use specific pool chemicals like soda ash or sodium carbonate.


What is the pH of borax detergent?

The pH of borax detergent is typically around 9-10.


What is the pH scale of borax?

The pH of borax is around 9-10, making it slightly alkaline.


Can you use borax to raise pH in swimming pools?

The most commonly sold product for that purpose is sodium carbonate, aka soda ash, sold as Ph Up by pool stores and as "Washing Soda" by grocery stores.You can also use 20 Mule Team Borax Laundry Booster (sodium tetraborate). It can be found at many grocery stores. Try using the same amount as you would with PH plus 1 lb. to 10,000 gallons, and wait 2 to 4 hrs. Then check your PH reading. If it's still low, add some more until you get it to 7.2 to 7.8 range.Caution - check your alkalinity before using borax, because borax raises PH only, without affecting your alkalinity much. If your alkalinity is also low you can use baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) to raise your alkalinity and PH. Baking Soda raises PH and Alkalinity at the same time. Baking Soda has the same ingredients as Alkalinity plus, but half the price. Take a look at this web site for more information on Borax: www.poolsolutions.com/gd/borax_20mule.html


Is Borax a acid or alkali?

Borax is an alkali, specifically a salt of boric acid. It has a basic pH value and can act as a buffer solution to help regulate pH levels in various applications.


What is the Ph level of borax?

The pH level of borax is around 9.5-10. This makes it slightly alkaline in nature.


Can you use baking soda to raise pH levels in hot tub?

You can use baking soda to raise the pH level in a hot tub, however soda ash will work better. Borax even better than that. The issue with baking soda is that it more readily raises Total Alkalinity so will have a larger effect on TA rather than pH.


What is the pH of borax?

The pH of borax is around 9.3-9.5 in a 1% solution. It is considered a weak base due to its alkaline properties.


How much borax do you use in your green pool?

Only use 20 Mule Team Borax without detergent. This raises your PH without raisig alkalinity. Try using the same amount you would with PH plus, and wait 2 to 4 hrs. and check your PH reading. If your alkalinity is low you can use baking soda to raise your alkalinity. Baking Soda raises PH and Alkalinity. Baking Soda has the same ingredients as Alkalinity plus, but half the price. Take a look at this web site for more information on Borax. http://www.poolsolutions.com/gd/borax_20mule.html TS