Solar reel is nearly done, panel layout ready to mount (a few fittings needed from Lowes) AND, after having started up the pump/filter last night before putting solar cover on I gave it a peek this afternoon when we got home. WOW, perfectly crystal clear water. Getting it all cycling through the big skimmer and filter made that much difference in getting rid of the excess crap the hand skimmer/dipper couldn't get out and cleared up the cloudy water. The weather turned cool so now is a good time to get all this maintc stuff out of the way and prepare for warmer days.

I checked some of the numbers with a drops kit we picked up at Lowes:

TC - 0
FC- 5.0
CYA - the reagent didn't work in that one as bottle had leaked out, another test gave me a 20, another secondary test with a strip gave me a "normal-low) which I guess means not at a good level but something is there. I am not adding anymore though as I know it takes time for it to dissolve and show up so I'll just wait.
PH- 7.5 (this was 8.5 yesterday)
I did not test for Alk or anything else