The water is very clear now. Able to see the bottom. I am now using the K 2006 test kit, so I believe the change in Alk, and CH is from being able to properly test my water.

I have been using BioGuard Silk Tabs with Trichloro-s-triazinetrione 93.9% Other Ingredients 6.1% in a floating dispenser. Since they have helped with my chlorine levels planning to finsh what little I have left and then switch to liquid unscented bleach. Since my initial purchase of borax i have found it was sold out. I check the ingredients on Arm and Hammer washing soda and found it to be the sodium carbonate as is Borax. Also it was a lower price.

I am planning to take a vacation in August for about 10 days. Any suggestions as to what I should raise my levels to to keep things in check. My neighbor will keep an eye on things, but will not be testing water, just making sure nothing breaks.