OK.
Your TC and Bromine numbers don't make sense. You are almost certainly not using bromine. When using and OTO test on bromine, the scale is double then when used on chlorine. You either have chlorine or bromine.
IF your test reads "1" for chlorine, it MUST read "2" for bromine, not 7.
Assuming for the moment your pH and TA scores are correct. The fastest way to raise both is to add pH Up!, Balance Pak 200, or, if you don't want to pay the insane pool store prices, go to your supermarket and buy a box of Arm & Hammer WASHING Soda (not baking soda). Add about 1/4 of the box to start, When it's dissolved and been in the water about an hour, check pH and T/A again, and, as needed keep adding 1/4 boxes, waiting an hour each time.
I know, I know: What's up with Washing Soda? Well, those expensive pH-raising chemicals are all 100% Sodium Carbonate. And what is Washing Soda? Why, it's 100 % Sodium Carbonate....Same stuff, but HECKUVA lot cheaper!
Carl
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