OK, so I got a test kit today and did my own tests, here are the results:

ph 7.8 (I added acid today to lower)
FC .6
CC 1.0
TA 210


After reading numerous posts on this board, I suspect my cloudy water problem stems from high TA and the soda ash that I added because pool store #1 told me my ph was low, even though my test strips told me it was OK. I also understand that TA is diufficult to lower. Pool store #2 suggested removing some water and replacing....then repeat again.

After scrubbing the sides and floor of the pool, it still stays a milky white color, and I can only see about 12-18 inches down. Earlier in the week prior to adding soda ash, I could see the bottom of the shallow end but not the deep end. I just discovered after reading here that soda ash also raises alkalinity, so I created my own problem it seems.

How do I proceed from here??? Should I remove water, add water and shock with bleach? That is the way I am leaning now. Thanks in advance for any help!!!!