Okay, thank you. I did the CYA test myself with the Taylor K-2006. I have the Best Guess chart and I'll use it, I just didn't know how much Borax to add. I filled out the pool information form when I entered my information to use this site.....did it not work? I'm not sure how to get back to that page if it didn't. I know it's impossible for you all to give specifics w/o the pool information! It's an Intex round 24' x52" with a Hayward VL series sand filter.
Water looks GREAT now FINALLY after a very long battle of opening w/ algae.
I live on a gravel road so the road dust gets into the pool and settles to the bottom - a never ending battle that I believe there is no solution to. I will get the chlorine up tonight along with the pH. How long in between do I wait to add each chemical? Oh, and am I shocking with straight bleach? How much to lower the CC? I know if it's not enough it will create more CC.
I know, a lot of questions. Again and again I thank you all so very much for your help. I do use your link to Amazon to give you a kick-back! Hope it's helping!