Quote Originally Posted by TheKs View Post
As an update, I wanted to say that I decided not to drain the pool even though it may have been an easier process. We had gotten this small pool as an experiment and thought it would give us a chance to learn.
An excellent approach!

To deal effectively with alkalinity, you will have to have a decent test kit. The HTH 6-way drops kit is adequate for that, but you'll either have to have that or the K2006. Links below.

Ben

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+ Here are links to the kits we recommend (you can check local availability on the HTH kit, using the Walmart link):
HTH 6-Way Test Kit @ Walmart
Taylor K2006A (3/4 oz bottles) @ Amazon
Taylor K2006C (2 oz bottles) @ Amazon