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Thanks so much Richard!

Thanks so much everyone! I tested this AM and pH is still good and free chlorine is at target now. The only thing is the TA is still high around 180. I read in the pool school articles that I shouldn't worry about getting the TA down unless I am having a problem with pH or with the CSI. I...

Thanks for all the quick responses! The test strip showed that the pH was actually acceptable. I have a starter box of chemicals from the pool store but didn't want to use the shock unless it was recommended here. I do have plenty of liquid bleach too. I also have some CYA and will add it with...

Just got our pool filled and the pump running, now I am not sure what to do. I know I need to add chlorine, but I don't know how much and the pool math calculator doesn't seem to like the 0 reading I put in for chlorine. Everywhere else I read says that I should shock it. I wanted to get...