I'm learning a lot... Thanks for helping me finesse.

1. Okay, I see. Here's the actual product link:
http://www.loveyourhottub.com/lamott...a-test-borate/

2. You can buy a Taylor refill for the cyanuric acid (very cheaply) and use with the HTH kit.

3. I haven't shocked the pool since going to the BBB approach. I try to run CYA at 30-40.

4. Frankly, I assumed that calcium hardness and total hardness were either the same or equivalents, since the HTH kit says the remedy for low hardness is adding calcium. Please continue my education.
Rebecca