Pentair IntellipH (pH controller) - any one use it?

[JimK]

That's interesting. My TA is at 50 now. I am raising to 80 with baking soda. I need to read through this forum to see what "maintaining borates" means. That is not something I currently check or am familiar with.
Thanks.

Maybe this will help

http://www.poolforum.com/pf2/showthr...hlight=Borates

In a nutshell, borates can help discourage algae, act as a pH buffer, and can make the water feel better. BTW, if you use straight boric acid (not borax), there's no need to add acid with it. This is what I do (can be ordered online).