Hi Ben

this morning numbers look good - FC 5 CC 1 pH 7.2

I added what was left of my box of borax and will go to buy more today.

I just need a plan as to what I should be doing with the pH and alk, and when things will be "stable"

Questions and responses to you:
1. I do have polyquat by clear view - it is exactly the ingredient as you wrote it on the forum at 60%. I used it on saturday at your recommendation - put in 4oz. What do I do now with it?

2. Yes, we were hoping to go away for a few days over the weekend - how do i do that and maintain my chlorine levels?

3. My alk has been 60-70 all week. Do I try to get the pH higher first and then add baking soda for the alkalinity? or do I use the washing soda to fix both?

4. I have not measured Ca because Ihave a vinyl above ground pool. I assumed i didn't care about it. Am I wrong?

I would love a guideline for the next 3-4 days so I can see if I can leave tomorrow or sat for a few days. I mostly have no idea how to maintain the chlorine - I go through about one puck a day and have no one to add puck while I am gone. Thanks! aciam