Thank you Chem-Geek:
I actually added a little bit of acid this morning, (a few ounces of dry acid), and then added a few more based on the calculator. It appears that the color has changed and now I can see the difference. I am hovering at around the 7.8 range and was probably around the 8.2 range with the Taylor Kit. Tomorrow morning, I will do all the testing to make sure that the PH had adjusted accordingly with the second addition, which I tested about 2.5 hours later. The turnover rate is pretty quick and I would not be surprised if that is where I am. There will be more acid added in a few days to bring the PH down to around 7.6. It appears my PH has been increasing through the year. I have four (360 degree-rotating heads that create a lot of water movement) in the water, with a total of 8 returns, with no waterfall or spa's, etc.
I also added dry acid a few weeks ago and the TA lowered by 20 from 140 to 120.
Here is where I am as of last Saturday's morning testing:
CYA 50
TA 120
CH 200
FC 7 (which drops to about 4 each day) Extended test kit each Saturday. I will be testing 2X weekly as sometimes I do not burn off as much FC as projected and will be adjusting the additions in the middle of the week, and/or possibly skipping a day.
CC 0
TC 7
My water is crystal clear (Thanks to TFP).
I have added Borax once to raise Alkalinity and Dry Acid twice to lower PH. The first time was a few ounces (very little) compared to today. I followed the instructions on the Chlorox PH Reducer that was purchased at Lowes. Next time, muriatic acid as they had none in stock when I was at Lowes. Brush weekly and there has been no signs of algae. No one has complained about any burning of eyes.
Question: Is this normal for my pool to have the PH increase slowly over time. I started at 7.2 and added 40 oz. of Borax only once. The PH adjusted very quickly to around 7.6-7.8. I have read that the liquid chlorine with the salt and lye by-product could be part of this. Any thoughts?