What are the chemicals I need?

[waterbear]

Okay...I think I'm getting this...see if my analysis is correct.
T

Chemicals
Bleach (for chlorine)
Borax to raise pH directly
Muriatic Acid=Dry Acid to lower pH
Both will lower pH but they are not the same...Muriatic acid (hydrochloric acid) is less expensive, dry acid (sodium bisulfate--creates sulfuric acid when dissolved --oversimplified explanation) is easier to handle but it does put sulfates into the water.
Baking Soda=Sodium Bicarbonate=Total Alkalinity Raiser (to raise Total Alkalinity - will also raise PH a bit)
Soda Ash=sodium carbonate='washing soda'=sal soda' raises both pH and Total Alk equally
CYA/Stabilizer/Conditioner to establish the correct CYA level
Polyquat 60%--the ONLY algaecide you should use, on occasion

You got the chemistry down!

[albertgarrido]

By the way....I got a D+ in Chemistry class in highschool!
This is probably the most I ever understood the whole subjuect!

I guess now I have an incentive to understand it.....reduce pool costs! :-)

thank you all!