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Added 3 121oz jugs bleach and one hour later it is 14.5... according to poolmath I need to add a 96oz jug so doing that now. Should I test again in an hour or wait a few? - - - Updated - - - Also... I added bleach by pouring into skimmer while filter was on 'bypass to pool' and then returned...

Ok... so the other numbers that are already in there won't affect how much I need to add then, that's good... makes it easier. I see where it tells me how much to add (4.4 jugs of 8.25%). So off to the store I go. (don't worry will grab about 8 jugs to be safe...will use them eventually if...

So just use the FC and then the bottom part where it tells me how much bleach will raise my level how far, correct? (don't mean to sound obtuse but want to do it correctly!) (I did go ahead and add some borax because the pH was really a bit iffy so will retest when I'm back from my dollar...

Ok... so per the CYA chart I need to get it between 16-18. So when I use the pool math should I ONLY enter info for the FC or should I put it all in with the corresponding goals?

pic of the pool from this morning

Okie dokie... after playing with the test I'm realizing there is no FAS/DPD 'test' it's the 'chlorine drop test' i(which I thought them the overnight one) which is actually the FC and CC tests... so, yes, there are instructions... argghh.. so confusing. Anyway... think I figured out how to...

Thank you, Bbodb1 for the video link! Those helped a TON!

Yes, laminated card but it doesn't include instructions for all of them... in particular not the FAS/DPD.

Thanks, no.. I had not run across those yet... will check them out

I have no idea how to use the kit yet or what a 'full set' of numbers even is with this kit. There are an awful lot of pieces! :eek: Also I don't think they would be accurate as the pool is still filling (about 4in more still needed). Do I need a 'full set' to adjust the pH?

Ok... we started with a swamp and were making some progress (nice blue but very cloudy by last Friday)when we had to leave for the weekend etc... I ordered my test kit TF-100 and have it in hand now (instructions would have been nice though... I found them here but IN the kit would be handy)...

So what about the weekend? Since my pressure creeps up/return flow decreases and I need to backwash every 4-6hrs it seems should I turn the pump off while we are gone??

Gotcha.. thank you... I searched for TF 100 kit on amazon but didn't realize it gave me the other one as a result!

This one is quite a bit more and i have amazon prime so will have it in hand in two days. What is the difference? They seems to be very different even though both say they are TF 100 kits???

Also since we already have most of the debris out (all that we can get our vacuum and scoop on at least) and the water is now blue/cloudy instead of green/thick do we still do the SLAM? And what should I do from now until Monday when we return (and hopefully have the better test kit in hand)?

Is this what I need? ( I don't see anything referring to XL) http://www.amazon.com/TAYLOR-TECHNOLOGIES-INC-K-2006-CHLORINE/dp/B004BGF7TI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1432131827&sr=8-1&keywords=tf+100+test+kit

I know there are multiple threads and I've read quite a few but I need to know what WE need to do NOW... and having trouble piecing it together from others' threads. So... We bought house last winter with existing pool. 27ft (or 28?)x4ft round above ground with sand filter (bought new one...