I would like to go the BBB route but I have a ?

[aylad]

You can use the BBB route with most any kind of pool, especially one that's being sanitized with chlorine to begin with. You do need a little more extensive test kit--the one that Ben sells on this forum is excellent, and will test for most anything you could need to test for. As an alternative, WalMart sells a $15 5-way drop-based kit that will be enough to get you started. Just stay away from test strips!

If you'll get a drop-based kit, test for Cl, pH, Total alk, Ca, and CYA, post your numbers, we should be able to get you started.

Janet

[Dafreak]

Does anyone have a link for the test kit at Wal Mart? I would like to pick one up but I cant find it anywhere and when I stopped in they were clueless. Thanks

[PhantomAndy]

I don't have a link - but the pool stuff is usually between the lawn and garden section, and the childrens toys. Look for the HTH brand 5 way kit (about $10-14) to get you started.

However - I strongly recommend Ben's new kits avaliable on the pool soutions pages. I have a kit that I bought last year - and it's very handy - much better than the el-cheap-o HTH kit from the mart.

[Dafreak]

Thanks, I am looking for somethign to report back to the board ASAP and I think that is my best bet, for now. My water is somewhat cloudy and I would like to get it clear. My current kit shows maybe a little high PH and low chlorine. I have been told to shock the pool with 4 gallons of liquid shock. Does this seem right?