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1. Turn your salt system (if you have one) OFF. You can disconnect the power to the cell.

2. Follow the SS recipe here: Super-simple-pool-chemistry-recipe-for-Intex-type-pools-start-up-&-routine-care.

3. The equipment listed there is pretty much the minimum, if you are going to do an adequate job. You'll need to bite the bullet and get what's missing . . . or give up on pools.

4. OTO => orange = 15 - 30 ppm. It's not harmful to people, but if the stabilizer level is low, it can damage swimwear and may make eyes sting. Kids can swim, IF they wear old swim suits AND keep their heads up, if their eyes start stinging.