Should I Add Borates Now

[JTAG]

I had a very good summer using the BBB method. I was lucky enough to find this website and start my new pool using BBB from the beginning. I think I'm ready to take the step to add borates but there is only about a month of swimming season left. Should I wait and do it when I open the pool next year?

Todays numbers
FC 7.5
CC 0
PH 7.3
TA 110
CYA 40

Thanks Jim

 

[linen]

You can add borates anytime, but if you drain for the winter I would wait. When you decide to do it, make sure you get your TA down to 70-80 ppm before doing it.

 

[J20832]

Another benefit to waiting is that your borate test strips won't be opened and sit around for 9 months after you use just one strip for this last month. Order some in April and take your time over the winter stocking up in borax (if that is the method you choose).

Disclaimer: I have used borates in the past, but not for the last two years since I have infants in the pool regularly. When I did use borates, the water clarity was superb and the pH didn't need adjustments for two week spans.