thanks for the tip Marie............but i already jumped.
Used 2 bottles Jack's purple stuff after much research.
filled pool last sat. pumps on line monday. water looked pretty bad sat. today (wed) super. very clear, fountain on to lower the TA. (started @ 450+) now :
pH 7.6
Cl 0
CYA 20
TA 350
Ch 250

doing the acid/areate, raising CYA, Adding bleach, adding acid, poly 60 in, running pump on high 24/7....water 90 degrees.......love the heat pump!!!