How to add Borax

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Chem Geek,

Yes the pool looks great. It is so bright and sparkling that one could go blind looking at it. I will report back as to its pH stability and Chlorine usage.

Added all the Borax, one box at a time, waited 2 hours between each addition. Had to adjust the acid down to 34 oz on the 5th box as pH dropped to 7.2, 6th box added 34 oz, 7th box 39 oz.

pH is now 7.5.

Questions after look at your spreadsheet;

Raised the chlorine to 8, do you think this is too high? Typically it drops 2 ppm in a day, maybe after the borax 1, but will have to wait for time to tell.
What is the optimum CSL level?
The pool is crystal clear but was thinking of raising the calcium to 400 based on your spreadsheet, your opinion would be appreciated. What would be the benefits of doing this.
Noticed in one post that you said there might be a benefit in raising borate to 100 but no other detail as far as I can see. Would it be wise or unwise to do so, or are the benefits minimal versus any downside?

Alk 100 -105 (no CYA adjustment) but was thinking of letting it get down to 90 to slow outgassing.
pH 7.5
Calcium 200
CyA 50
Chlorine 8
TDS ?
Temp 80
Borate 50

Thank you for all the efforts you have put into helping me and others and for the wonderful spreadsheet.

Until I report the results,

Aloha