- Sep 26, 2013
- 717
- Pool Size
- 5900
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-3)
7.8 is the top of the recommended range. Do you have a rise in PH? If so, you should add MA to lower your PH.
Are you running any water features? Waterfall, bubblers, etc will raise PH. You can continue to lower your TA to 60 or even 50 to see if your PH will stabilize. Pool School - Lower Total Alkalinity
If TA gets to 50 and PH still rises then you might want to add borates, Borates - Why and How
Yes, that is likely it. I would only run it when you are out there and want to enjoy it. There isn't really any reason to run it since there aren't any areas that could hold water or grow algae. We leave our waterfall off almost all the time. Except today during the pool party!
That should help your PH and TA situation a lot.
Nice pool!