Thanks for the reply.

CarlD's sticky post in this category says Walmart's 5 way kit is sufficient so that's why I got that one. Money's a little tight right now, I don't think I'll be afford the kit offered through here right away. It was more than I paid for the pool But I'm sure we'll be able to use the pool next year too and will definately be able to get one by then.

I already picked up some 20 Mule Team Borax a few days ago after reading here and will be adding it today.

So the method you described of putting half pool water/half distilled water.... do I still use that full amount in my vial as if it were all pool water? The test says use 5 drops of the OTO solution, so still use 5 drops? Is this the same thing as the shot glass method? I keep seeing posts that say search for it but I can't find the actual description anywhere, just more posts saying to search for it

Also, the water does have a fairly strong chlorine smell.

Once I do get a more accurate number for chlorine, how do I lower it? I tried draining about 25" of the water and refilling and the chlorine level stayed the same.