Quote Originally Posted by duraleigh
Short answer...almost daily depending on the test results
So you test and add daily?
Do you eyeball or have a measuring pitcher?
I assume even the biggest pools don't require more than a gallon every day. Do you add all at once or spread it out?
How do you handle going away on vacation?

Quote Originally Posted by duraleigh
How big is your pool? How many people swim? Does it get full sun? etc. etc.
26,000 gallons.
4 people... not heavy usage (our kids are young and can't swim yet).
Full sun ~10hrs day

Part of my motivation is to reduce the amount of different chemicals I put in the pool. At present I have no idea what's in the water in my pool (The previous owner put it in). Judging from the contents of the box he left me... It was Baquacil at one point. Two years ago when I first moved in and before I discovered poolforum, I was adding any old pool store recommended algaecde, clarifier, shock... This year I want to establish a strict 3Bs (Bleach, Borax, Baking Power) regimen and carefully control anything else that goes into the water.