Just to make absolutely sure I STAY on track, my plan is:

1.) Keep pH between 7.4-7.6

2.) Keep FC between 1.5-2.0 with dichlor until CYA reaches 30

3.) Don't use the CuLators, HEDP, or Kem-Tek algaecide

4.) Don't dose with cal-hypo/borax

5.) Don't raise borates yet

When do I know it is time to use stuff in 3) & 4) ? You gave me directions for all of them but I really don't know WHEN to use them (other than no borates until I think there is not too much metal in the water) I just need clarification about timing ie. one reply says CuLators now, another says wait. Again, it is my fault that I got things so out of order, sorry.