slightly offended yes, but understandable. I am doing my best without a good test kit is my biggest problem. My test strips top out at 10 for FC so am not sure if i'm over that point or not. KNOW I am supposed to be at 24 for my FC level with this pool, BUT without having my good test kit that won't be here for a couple more days I'm assuming, I was trying to fix the pool to get it swim ready for my boys. Either way it looks a TON better, but has dirt on the bottom (very little but enough to tint the water color so I'm not certain its clear) I swept it and the walls again. MY FC level is according to the strips 10, and my PH level is in the mid 7's hard to read the strips exactly. I also changed out my filter after it ran all day and there was very little buildup compared to before so maybe I just need to vacuum the bottom of the pool to eliminate the dirt and see what the levels are when the kit comes? Sorry if I sound like an idiot (i'm really trying to be as thorough as I can be). Thank you for your thoughts and input.