I have not run anything but the Cl test and pH since I started these Trichlor tabs on Sunday when my FC was 2.5. I dont have the pool covered but the tree canopy over the pool is considerable affording no more than 2 hours of direct sunlight per day. I guess I need to figure what the flow rate of this 1 1/2 horse Hayward is to determine the turnover time. Thanks for the tip on the circulation of the bottom water.

If Im hearing you right I need to get the TA up some more and prior to leaving the pool for the two week trip I need to make sure that the Cl is either up high around 7 or more and the pH is elevated abnormally high? I have only been feeding trichlor for 3 days and pH seems to be holding steady at 7.2. We will see what happens with tomorrow morning's water test. I think I will test the CYA abd TA also tomorrow. What would I be looking to get the TA up to? Thanks for the help again.