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I just started this week. I had a bad algae outbreak. I ordered test kit 92.00 including shipping although it is not in yet I have managed to get by with the smaller kit I have throughout the shocking process. I could not test for CYA so I went to the pool store and they tested it for me. I...

Found 21% at Home Depot for $7 per gallon. It came as a two pack only though.

Since I cannot test for CC accurately I cannot determine if I should continue shocking. My best guess says I am finished but who knows. Come on USPS I need my testing kit. BTW thanks for the help this site is very good and everyone on here are very helpful. The pool looks amazing!

Ok the pool looks amazing! I can now see every speck of dirt on the bottom of the pool. The overnight test showed a negligible FC loss if any. I have a question about how to get by with this cheapo kit until my good test kit comes in. FC 5 cc ? this is what my question is about. pH 7.6 CH...

Re: Done with the shocking process, still slightly cloudy. Ok I went back and re-read the how to shock your pool process. That was my fault in the first place. My crappy test kit says my TC which is what I assume they are claiming as FC is well above 5 which is the highest it reads. It...

Re: Done with the shocking process, still slightly cloudy. I don't mind bad news. That is why I asked. Thanks. Back to shocking. Thanks

Done with the shocking process, still slightly cloudy. 20000 gallon vinyl rectangle 1hp with Heyward filter I still have not received my elaborate testing kit so I am working with what I have. FC 6 pH 7.6 TA 70 CYA 50 cannot measure but this is what it was 2 days ago based on what my pool...

Way to go Arkansas girl! :goodjob:

You should have seen the looks I got buying 12 bottles of bleach at WM. One lady gawked so much I told her I was getting rid of a body. :shock:

Chlorine FAS-DPD Service Test Kit Item# Product Qty Price 81329 Chlorine FAS-DPD Service Test Kit $74.99 (2 reviews) Read 2 Reviews Write a Review Prices and availability may vary between stores and online.[attachment=0:20zz7jzm]pool test kit.jpg[/attachment:20zz7jzm]This is the one the...

The shock calculator recommended I get the FC up to 20. My test kit only reads to 6 so I am off to purchase another. I think by estimation it is up around 8-10 right now while shocking.

20,000 gal vinyl rectangle Heyward Filter Pro Series 1 hp pump anything else?

:goodjob: :goodjob: :goodjob: :goodjob: Thanks 7 jugs down off to buy out Kroger.

Should I be gun shy about dumping gallon after gallon of bleach into the pool per the pool calculator?