Do I need to turn off the SWG every time I add chemicals to balance water?

[kb22]

Hey folks,

Simple question I think but if I am ever adding Baking Soda, Borax, CYA, Muriatic Acid, etc to my pool. Do I need to turn off my SWG before adding this chemicals? First time owning a pool and I was told to turn off the SWG for 24 hours when adding salt to the pool, I was wondering if the same principle applies to other chemicals I might need to add to the water to balance it.

 

[mknauss]

No.

Chemical Storage and Safety - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

 

[pjt]

if I am ever adding Baking Soda, Borax, CYA, Muriatic Acid, etc to my pool

Under normal circumstances, a non-trichlor pool should never need baking soda. You'll probably also never need borax or boric acid.

MA would be the only chemical you'll routinely use. You'll likely top up salt and CYA a couple times a year.