I just moved into a new home that has a salt water pool. The previous owners did not leave any instructions or manuals. I am trying to learn the ins and outs so I don't have to pay someone $$$ for simple upkeep or repair.

I just discovered this website so I haven't had alot of time to read with my job, 5 year old boy bouncing off the wall, and colicky daughter.

I have Goodline controls with a AquaRite Cell. I have a Hayward Sand Filter. My pool is 22,500 gallons (shallow and a deep end w/diving board).

My question is...please be gentle because I really don't know what I'm doing and I don't know all the pool lingo.

I have opened my pool for a week now. I took a water sample to (leslie's) and did what they recommeded. I bought their shock, calcium, and stablizer. I bought baking soda and salt from a nonpool store instead of their stuff.
My water was green with algae and now it's gone. But, my water is cloudy. I would say it not real bad. It's kinda clear in the shallow end but get's cloudy on the deep end.

Should I get another water test? Or are they going to seel me some unecessary product? I put some water balancer in it today.
I leave my pump on for about 10 hours...do I need to leave it on longer?
Also, when I add chemicals to my pool...do I leave it on recirculate or filter? I heard both answers...Also, do I add directly to the water or in the skimmers?

I have some dirt or sand at the bottom of the pool. Will my Polaris pick it up or do I need to vaccum it out? My Polaris was broken so I am trying to fix it and run it.

I'm new so I would take any advice from anyone.

Steve