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Bulk Borax?
This is a discussion on Bulk Borax? within the Survival Forum forums, part of the General category; Borax seems to be one of those wonder chemicals I use it in the pool, but it's also laundry detergent ...
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07-30-2012, 11:52 PM #1Registered User
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Bulk Borax?
Borax seems to be one of those wonder chemicals I use it in the pool, but it's also laundry detergent and fertilizer. I have been buying mine in the 20 Mule Team box at Walmart for about $4 a box. Has anyone found a source for 50 or 100lb bags? Seems that you should be able to buy this in commercial quantities.
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07-31-2012, 05:23 AM #2Registered User
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Borax is sodium tetraborate. There are many sources online. Two that many who make their own laundry detergent use are:
http://www.chemistrystore.com/cart.c...99&child=49903
http://www.soapgoods.com/product_inf...roducts_id=592
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07-31-2012, 05:39 AM #3NES Member
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So I used to live real close to where 20 Mule Team Borax is mined (it's named after the number of mules on a wagon team used to haul minerals out of Death Valley in the late 1800s), and even out there I couldn't find bulk Borax. Good luck!
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07-31-2012, 07:11 AM #4NES Member
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I have looked for it in the past and you cant beat Walmart price especially when you factor in shipping.
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07-31-2012, 07:35 AM #5NES Member
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What does it do for your pool?
It is also good for getting rid of carpenter ants.
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07-31-2012, 08:32 AM #6Registered User
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In the pool it's used to raise the PH or to add borates. The pool stores sell it as PhUp and charge 3x the price. Take a look at www.troublefreepool.com for in-depth info
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