Quote Originally Posted by mommak View Post
I have been adding 1 1/2 cups. ...
A smaller dose is probably appropriate, chlorine usage will go down as CYA builds. Just be sure FC stays above the minimum throughout the day.

... I have been following the plan to the T. ...
No need to. You are discovering how to take care of the pool using your own judgment. This is really what "BBB" is all about. You found pH was too high - stop adding borax for a while. You found FC is too high - cut back on chlorine additions.

You're doing great!