Adding borates to an indoor pool?

[another one]

Is there any advantage / disadvantage with adding borates to an indoor pool that doesn't apply to an outdoor pool - ordor, cover issues, percipating out on the ground, etc. I finally have my CYA down to 25, the temp up to 84, and everything perfect but the CH - around 185 rather than 250. So I'm trying to decide if I should add borax for the last B of my BBB conversion.

Thanks!

 

[JasonLion]

Borates will behave the same in an indoor pool as they would in an outdoor pool. They are not required by any means, but can be very nice.

 

[257WbyMag]

What were you wanting to add them for? pH stability, water feel, algaestatic properties?

 

[another one]

What were you wanting to add them for? pH stability, water feel, algaestatic properties?

After reading the tome on "So you want to add borates to your pool--Why and How", it seemed that it would make the water softer improving the "feel".

I'm not sure if it will help with my pH control. As I have an attached spa, the pH does tend to rise, so I'm adding muriatic acid every week (just added 12 oz today).

I just want to make sure I'm not going to make something worse and wind up draining water again.
see: http://www.troublefreepool.com/need-advice-on-what-to-add-as-i-slowly-reduce-my-cya-t26113.html

 

[JasonLion]

About the worst that might happen is that you don't notice any difference. Most people like the improved "feel" of the water but some can't tell any difference.

 

[257WbyMag]

It will definitely make the water feel softer. That's what I noticed most after adding them.