Newbie question - would we be better off to drain and start over?

[Watermom]

RH Mama,
Did you take our advice and order the Taylor K-2006 or the 2006C? We have given you some pretty specific advice throughout this thread. You really have to make a decision if you want to take our advice or the pool store's advice. It really isn't going to work well to try and do both. If you decide that you want us to help you get this cleared up, stay out of the pool store and don't add anything else that they are trying to sell you. Usually adding more stuff just causes more problems.

We are trying to help. If you want us to be able to help you get this cleared up, go back and reread this entire thread and pay close attention to the advice that has been given. Do exactly what has been suggested, get a good kit so you don't have to depend on the pool store and you will see improvement. Let us know what you decide.

Thanks.

[RockheadedMama]

I'm sorry, I should have been more clear. I've thought I HAVE been following your advice. (Please refer to my previous reply in which I outlined exactly what we have put in the pool since Sunday night.) Perhaps I am not understanding something. Is there something ELSE I am supposed to do? The Taylor kits are not available here in San Antonio. I tried to order through Amazon, but the reviewers stated that the kit is actually a 2005 kit, so I played it safe and ordered straight from Taylor. However, I did not drain the pool any, as you suggested Watermom. Perhaps that is the advice you feel I should follow that I did not do? If not, what? I did order the Taylor 2006 test kit, but it will be almost a week until it arrives as it is coming from Maryland to south Texas. I did say the pool guy suggested the Fresh and Clear to "eat up" the large amount of solids. I did NOT say that I purchased any or that I have used any. Where do you get that I am trying "both" methods? Please explain specifically what it is you think I need to "decide". Or, are you just upset that I went to the pool store to get my water tested while I am waiting for the Taylor 2006 to arrive?