Did not test pool or check board yesterday, cleaned filter and got more debris out this morning. FC 10, pH 8.2, alk 300 and CYA 100!!! I removed the pucks/floater the other day and have not added anything but bleach.

Am going to have to drain more water off pool this afternoon since the skimmer isn't working b/c water level too high (another storm came thru yesterday). Is there a link/directions on using the muratic acid somewhere...how much? how often? put all in one spot or just a little all around the perimeter? in the skimmer basket?

I printed out a topic on using muratic acid step by step directions on lowering the alkalinity but it didn't tell me much. I went back to the that site but could not find the info again and I really need to read some more before I start on it.

Am going to bed, will get up this afternoon and check for replies and start in on getting pH down then alkalinity.

Also, just so you mods know, when I log in I still do not see a forum heading for "Getting Started" for new members.
I know lots of others have pools that have been up and running and are now starting to have issues. I've directed them here but if they can't find where to post, they may not ask for help.

Kathy