- Sep 15, 2018
- 938
- Pool Size
- 17000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite Pro (T-15)
Hello -
Current test results:
FC 5.0
pH 7.4
TA 50
CH 240
CYA 40
Salt 3100
TA, CH, and CYA drifting down because (I think) I have to keep draining rain out of the pool. New pebble sheen build (filled on 6/7/19).
I'm going to get and add CYA tomorrow. I am adding acid every couple of days to keep the pH in range. I'm thinking about adding borates (borax) to keep the pH from swinging so much, and since (from what I've read here) it's better to do that if your TA is on the low side, I thought about moving in that direction. Apparently I also need to add some calcium hardness.
Anyway, do you think adding borates will keep the pH from constantly climbing back to 8+? If so, are these good numbers to start adding borates? (Pool is pretty and clear)
Thanks!
Current test results:
FC 5.0
pH 7.4
TA 50
CH 240
CYA 40
Salt 3100
TA, CH, and CYA drifting down because (I think) I have to keep draining rain out of the pool. New pebble sheen build (filled on 6/7/19).
I'm going to get and add CYA tomorrow. I am adding acid every couple of days to keep the pH in range. I'm thinking about adding borates (borax) to keep the pH from swinging so much, and since (from what I've read here) it's better to do that if your TA is on the low side, I thought about moving in that direction. Apparently I also need to add some calcium hardness.
Anyway, do you think adding borates will keep the pH from constantly climbing back to 8+? If so, are these good numbers to start adding borates? (Pool is pretty and clear)
Thanks!