Promoting borates
Although borates are mainly a water balancing tool for pH control, pool owners also like the way it makes the water look and feel. This product increases the refractory index of the water so more light is reflected, which gives the pool more ‘sparkle.’
Finally, borates help to improve the overall bather experience. All borates can be considered derivatives of boric acid—the active ingredient in eye drops—and this soothing ability translates into pools and hot tubs treated with borate. In addition, because borates are a mineral salt, they help make skin feel softer and help reduce ‘red eye’ from swimming.
With so many new and existing pools being equipped with salt chlorine generators, there is a definite case for using borates to make water maintenance easier on pool owners and service professionals. Adding them once a year can make all the difference to those who chose a salt chlorine generator.
John ‘The Legend’ Bokor is the host of Haviland Pool and Spa Products’ “Legendary Pools and Spas,” a web series that promotes the fun of owning a pool or hot tub. He is also the company’s director of sales and has more than 25 years of experience in the pool retail industry. Bokor, a certified pool operator (CPO), regularly speaks to professional dealers and pool owners within his territory about water chemistry and maintenance. He can be reached via email at jbokor@havilandusa.com and on Facebook @LegendaryPLS.
