Chem Geek,

Thanks for the reply. Your opinion is valued; your wealth of knowledge is impressive. I will research the sites that you have provided. I had already read through the "thread" that you linked a couple nights ago. Some of the specific details are confusing as far as the treatment plan. (This is all new to me.)

I just ordered the K-2006 through a link provided on this forum. Thanks for that advice!

Is there anyway that you can provide ideal ranges (ph, TA, TH, CYA, TC?....I understand that TC is relative to CYA) for the type pool that I have, SWCG colored FB? I want to be confidant that I am properly balancing the water. (I am getting conflicting numbers from different sources.) Also, what do you think about the manufacturer stating that a ph above 7.4 will result in scaling?

I need to note that we do have a heater plumbed to both pool and spa (I worry about damage resulting from scaling treatment...I never even knew that could be problematic until doing my own research on this site), and we just installed a pool cooler to keep the pool temp down, which should help with maintenance as well, I hope.

Thanks thanks thanks!!!! I look forward to your response.