Thanks! I need a few clarifications.

First, does it matter which order I do the above steps? For instance, ph first, chlorine second, etc? Or can I just do in any order?

Second, one problem I can already see coming up (and that I forgot to mention) is that I noticed the pressure gauge on her filter is broken. Have no clue if this is a big deal to fix or not. BTW - The answer is gal, not guy. So I'm not exactly Mrs. Mechanic here, not to mention I really wouldn't even know where to begin finding a replacement gauge. But I can use a pair of channel locks and a screwdriver. LOL I'm sure hubby could fix it no problem, but he has big job going now and poor guy is leaving house at 5:30 am and not getting home until 9:30. Literally working sunup to sundown 7 days a week and will be for the next 2 or 3 months. Anyway, I'm guessing there is not really a way to do this without functioning pressure gauge? Can someone point me in the right direction for a fix?

Third and last question: I know you can't say for sure, but just off the top of your head, how many gallons of bleach should I tell her to buy to get started? I mean after the initial 10 gallons? Guess what i'm asking is, think I'll be adding another 5 each day, every day? I'm going to try to get a shopping list and don't really have any clue what approx. amount of bleach we are looking at here....at least to get me through the first week.

Oh wait...I lied. One more question. Nylon brush or wire brush? Or does it even matter?

And if we are unplugging Frog, what to use in it's place? Or do we not worry about that for now? She had a Pool Pilot (SWG) just like mine hooked up and made hubby take it off earlier this year. ?? I think it was a mistake, but she said she couldn't figure out how to work it (i know, i know) and didn't like dealing with the salt, said it was too heavy to lift, etc. But I guess if the pool has been in that bad of shape, obviously she didn't know how to work it correctly, wasn't keeping the salt added or something. Whatever method she winds up using needs to be simple, easy and not involve heavy lifting. She won't do anything that's very complicated or takes a whole lot of thought/studying.

Okay...that really was the last question! Thanks so much!