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why do I need a new kit. I can test FC? Yes the black dot never disappeared. Water remained clear. Ok so I'm going to Walmart to get some bleach and pool store to grab some stabilizer. Do I also need to bring up my ph of 7.2? At what FC level is it not safe to swim? Assuming I should...

test kit is taylor k2005 complete high

OK. So according to the OCLT I need to start with a FC of 3ppm. Would bleach be the best way to get my FC level up even with a SWG? Thanks again!

yes pump and swg have been running aroun 8 hrs/day. water is blue and clear no signs of algae? Will add pool info later today when I have time to look at everything. Thanks, JP

Ok so finally getting the pool uncovered and tested my water. Is it possible to have a FC of 0 and my SWG readout is 3200 (high side of normal) ph 7.2 CYA was off the scale of my kit? water was clear? total alk 80ppm CA hardness of 20ppm? Thanks for any advice!!

OK thanks for the info. Is there a specific range i should aim for? Embarrassed to say I only tested the water twice last year(pool store). I am buying a kit this week. Glad I found this site. I had no idea there was so much to pool maintenance, chemistry, etc.... I will work on getting...

I am a new pool owner. Installed last summer. I was out of town for several weeks and robot was not turned on apparently. Long story short a good bit of leaves sat in pool and now brown stains where they were sitting. What is best way to knock these out? Thanks so much for any help!!