This is why we tell people they need to be able to test their own water. If you had gone to 5 different pool stores instead of 2, you most likely would have gotten 5 different reports and recommendations.

Have you ordered the Taylor K-2006 yet? If not, you really need to do so. In the meantime, see if your Walmart has an HTH 6-Way test kit (not strips). If not see, if they have an OTO/Phenol Red test kit (yellow and red drops).

Tell us exactly what all you have used in your pool -- meaning ingredients and not just "shock."

Please put your pool's information in our pool chart. It makes it easier for us to help.
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