Hi Alan, and Welcome to TFP,
We're all really glad you're here.
If you don't already have one of the recommended test kits that would be the single best investment you can make to properly managing, and cleaning up your pool.
Below are the Links for the only 2 kits we recommend here at TFP because their accuracy, and ability to test at higher levels, can't be done with any other test kits.
1)TF-100- which is the best bang for your buck as it is an awesome kit, and has a lot more reagents than the other one does.
It is sold at
http://tftestkits.net/TF-100-Test-Kit-p4.html ALSO at the bottom of that page you will see an additional option that says XL option, you might want to check that box too because if your pool has been unattended awhile odds are a SLAM-
http://www.troublefreepool.com/content/125-slam-shock-level-and-maintain-shockingl will be needed to get it cleaned up, and you'll be doing a lot of testing at 1st, so that XL option is an excellent addition.
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2) Taylor K-2006- This kit is sold at
http://tftestkits.net/Taylor-K-2006-p27.html also sold at several places online, and some of your local pool stores may also sell them. BUT since a SLAM is most likely going to be needed I would highly recommend #1 because with this one you will end up having to purchase more reagents right in the middle of your SLAM (LOL ask me how I know
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Again welcome to TFP. Feel free to ask any questions you may have a long the way. We look forward to helping you get your pool cleaned up so you can enjoy it. Have a wonderful day
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