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Does the "basic 5" drops test kit test for CYA? Is the "Acid demand" test for CYA or Ph adjustment?

Opened couple weeks ago, no swimmin yet, still a little cool, trying to get a handle on taking care of the water. My Ph is just a little high, looks like 7.9ish, and TA is very low, like 2ppm. Should I bring the Ph down a little first, or bring the TA up a little at a time first? I know I...

Hi there, just signed up, been lurking/reading awhile to get up to speed without making too repetitive a "newb" post. I've got an aboveground, 10K gallon pool, seems like a good round number. Full sun. Gets alot of sun. I bought a basic "poolshop" test kit at the local store. It's drops, they...