YES!! I was able to get in my pool today for the first time this season!! I can see the bottom - even at the deep end -- still a little cloudy - but clear enough to get in.

When I check chems - PH 6.8 Chlor 1-2 Alk 60. I added 5 lbs of soda ash, and about 15 minutes later I added a gallon of bleach. I also gave it another dose of clarifier. I will put another does of polyquat in tomorrow morning.

Question -- at what point can I go back to using my chlorine tabs in the inline chlorinator? Also, I do have staining around the bottom edge of pool - so I know I will have to use some form of a stain lifter, then some metal-free to sequester the metal. When do I do that? I think I'm going to live with the stain for a little while, so we can enjoy the water. THANKS for the tip on the polyquat -- I really think that worked.

Very Thankful!
Beth