How often to run various tests, and how long do you run your filter?

[AnnaK]

How often do you run these tests?

Free Chlorine...................every other day
Combined Chlorine...........with FC, every other day
pH.................................daily
Total Alkalinity.................monthly unless pH changes
Calcium Hardness............never, my pool is vinyl
CYA................................3 or 4 times a season

Also, how often do you run your filter/pump, and for how long?

7 hours out of 24, on a timer, from 15:00 to 22:00.