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Ok, how does this look? - - - Updated - - - My numbers.

Oh, yeah, I just meant what I had so far FC. So the default is trichlor, what should I select instead? Ok, I'll run the rest of the numbers. - - - Updated - - - What's TA?

Ok, so does this look right? What's trichlor?

Tested the water. I posted my numbers.

I don't know how to use the calculator. I tried and it gives me goofy results. The problem is everyone keeps telling me one number for a target but the calculator is asking for two. - - - Updated - - - I already did! Didn't I?

Ok, should I put that in? Anything else I need to add? What's first? Stabilizer or bleach?

I really don't get this. Pool ABCs says to shock at 20 (guess there is no 0 mark) I need to get FC up to 10, but according to the calculator, with a goal of 9/10 I need to add only 22 ounces of bleach. That isn't even a full bottle and this is saying that will shock the pool?

Ran cya a second time. Still could see the dot the whole way up.

1fc 1cc 2tc 60alk Ph 7.1ish CYA - I could see the black dot the whole time. So....0?

Ok, let's do a little early testing.

Ok, as soon as I get home I'll start taking tests and recording the results again. Will I be able to shock it right after? I still have to pick up the acid, but I have a bunch of bleach and some stabilizer.

I just don't know what to do.

Oi vey. Time to hire someone.

Not sure, I'm at work. I won't be getting there until 5pm ish EST.

Hopefully I did that right. What should be my goal for today? Am I ready to shock this thing yet?

I don't understand pool calculator. I put the size of my pool in there and set my pool info, just it just says add 0 of everything and that my goal isn't set.

Ok, I've got 12 bottles of bleach and one bottle of stabilizer. That correct? I'll check Home Depot for the other thing.

Ah ok. Home Depot next door. - - - Updated - - - Oh wait, I found some in the painting department of Walmart. I don't see a % anywhere though. And are you sure about this? Lots of warnings all over the bottle and skulls and crossbones.

Does muratic acid go by some other name at Walmart?

One jug of bleach, coming right up. Soup anyone? - - - Updated - - - Should I buy any other chemicals while I'm at Walmart?

Yeah, I'm on my phone too. Haven't moved my computer yet. Should I do that backwash thing now? When you say put it up to 10...you mean 10 jugs?

Cool. How much more on 14,700 gallon pool? Also, what other chemicals do I need to pick up while I'm at the store? I'm going to hold off and do the CYA test tomorrow. Running out of time here sadly and I need to get the Internet up and running.

PH appears to be around 7.2.

Hmmm...didn't see anything about PH in my kit. How do I do it?

Ok, I don't think I can do the CYA test since the sun is gone, but here's the rest. 4ppm fc 2.5ppm cc 6.5ppm tc 70 alk

Hmmmm...starting to think I should have hired a pool person. I don't know what any of this means.

Ok, put the replacement gauge on, put bleach in and I'm letting it run. It leaks ever so slightly where it screws in. Is that a problem? It's very, very slight, but I'm not sure what to do about it. Sun is going down. What should I do next?

Sounds like a plan! I will post back tonight with updates!

Should I not get it wet or feed it after midnight as well?! The heck?! I can't tell if you're being serious or not! Lol

Oh yeah, I took it apart. Not a ton in there. A couple of decaying bugs and a bunch of pine needles. There had been a chlorine puck in there, but it was gone by the time we got back from vacation. I have the replacement gauge and test in hand. Tonight I'll be going to the new place. What should...