First test this am looked good. Again with the current test kit I couldn't get an accurate reading but it was still pretty high; however due to not knowing I added some bleach just to be safe. It might not have dropped much, if at all. Took a second reading around 1pm. No noticeable change!

Had a pool guy come out to explain the workings of the plumbing, filter, how to clean it, etc. As it turns out, the previous owner didnt have the spa returns on at all and they left the vacuum line on so a large percentage of the water wasnt even going through the filter until today! can you believe it?!

The vacuum cleaner is a Polaris, not sure of the exact model, but Ill check it tonight to see. From what Ive been reading they seem to be pretty solid units, correct?

I'm going to stock up on bleach tonight so my family members can add throughout the week and pick up an additional timer clip set from the pool store so I can have the pump running twice a day as watermom suggested.

How are we looking? Am I missing anything? Anything other things I need to do before vacation?