Yes I have read the seasonal pool link, thanks.
My test kit for chlorine reads
3.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0.3
and mine is really deep yellow 3.0 or more.
The PH reading says 6.8, 7.2, 7.6, 7.8, 8.2 and mine is in the 7.2 range.
I can check at walmart and see if i can find the kit. Looks like this...