New pebble/pH/borates questions

[houston_tink]

Pebble is only 2 months old so I realize pH can be high for up to a year. So if pool math is saying add 39oz of MA every 2 days, that's what I should do? I assume that doesn't harm the pebble in any way? also, when adding MA....I have a return jet on one wall of pool and it is a few feet from 1 of my 2 skimmers. Do I need to shut that skimmer off when I add the acid?

Here are my my most recent readings
FC 2.5
CC 0
pH 8.2
TA 80
CH 250
CYA 50

so more acid, and then I have to get my FC up to about 6?
can I venture to add borates to the pool? I read this on the forum it says : The only situations where we specifically recommend using borates are for pools with a negative edge or other very large water feature creating huge amounts of aeration and for spas using the dichlor and then bleach method.

I have a negative edge and my spa overflows into pool on 2 edges so I assume I am case where I should definitely use borates?

 

[JoyfulNoise]

Pebble is only 2 months old so I realize pH can be high for up to a year. So if pool math is saying add 39oz of MA every 2 days, that's what I should do? I assume that doesn't harm the pebble in any way? also, when adding MA....I have a return jet on one wall of pool and it is a few feet from 1 of my 2 skimmers. Do I need to shut that skimmer off when I add the acid?

Here are my my most recent readings
FC 2.5
CC 0
pH 8.2
TA 80
CH 250
CYA 50

so more acid, and then I have to get my FC up to about 6?
can I venture to add borates to the pool? I read this on the forum it says : The only situations where we specifically recommend using borates are for pools with a negative edge or other very large water feature creating huge amounts of aeration and for spas using the dichlor and then bleach method.

I have a negative edge and my spa overflows into pool on 2 edges so I assume I am case where I should definitely use borates?

Honestly, I would wait a year before you go adding in more chemicals to manage. Borates can help, but it's not a given and with the plaster still fresh, you may not see any benefit at all.

I always recommend that people give themselves a year or so with their pool to learn how it behaves. If you launch into all sorts of chemistry gymnastics with a brand new pool, you'll never know what is normal versus what is abnormal for your pool. Taking the time to test frequently and discover how your pool responds when you add chemicals to it is an invaluable experience and it enables you to know when something isn't behaving right.

Just take it slow, the pool isn't going anywhere.....

 

[houston_tink]

Ok, thanks. Any input on the MA?

 

[mknauss]

If your testing says you need acid, add it. Pour it into your return stream slowly. No need to mess with the skimmer. For extra precaution, if you would like, take your brush and push it around in the area you added the acid. Be sure to run your pump for 30 minutes or so after adding.

Take care.