Quote Originally Posted by mjones
Pool still doesn't look much better. Been through 28 lbs 95% granulated chlorine, 8 lbs 65% shock, 16 gallons of 6% bleach, 2 boxes borax, 1 quart of algaecide.... What is my problem? I am ready to give up!! I am doing everything like I have read & been told to do. Why will MY pool not clear up magically like everybody elses???? It's just not fair!!
Hi, I went through the process several years ago and everything eventually worked out. In response to your question above I am going to be blunt but please be aware that I am not trying to be mean in any way!!!

Been through 28 lbs 95% granulated chlorine
You should have been using liquid chlorine only, all granulated contains cya which will not help with the conversion. you now have cya in the pool not a problem as you will have to add it later but slows down the conversion.

8 lbs 65% shock
see above

1 quart of algaecide
unecessary if properly chlirinated.

we still have not recieved good numbers from your own test kit. Without reliable numbers you are shooting in the dark at an unknown target.

diluting the pool water with water that may contain chlorine will not give you accurate results. The dilute needs to be distilled water.

I am doing everything like I have read & been told to do
Except the water testing part. You MUST get a test kit that will read above 3 ppm. More than likely they have a drop based kit at the pool store but they won't sell it unless you ask for it directly. Or your BEST BET buy the kit sold on this site!!!!!

Good luck it will all work out with time
Ken