Happy Labor Day Weekend to all.

We bought a house two months ago with inground pool. I have been reading this forum for hours and hours over the last couple of weeks and boy has it really opened my eyes. Taylor k2006 came in today and here are the results of the test.

Free chlorine (did this test twice)
#1 25ml sample 22 drops times .2 = 4.4ppm
#2 10ml sample 9 drops times .5 = 4.5 ppm

Combined chlorine (two times as well)
#1 25ml sample 2 drops times .2 = .4ppm
#2 10ml sample 1 drop times .5 = .5 ppm

PH 7.8
TA 15 drops times 10ppm = 150ppm
CH 15 drops times 10ppm = 150 ppm

Only broke the drops down on this first one to make sure there are no errors in my sampling.

CYA--less than 30--filled comparator all the way to rim. Couldn't really see dot from arms length but could see from up close. At the 30 line I could see dot from anywhere. Probably need to do this test again. Any advice/tips on performing this test greatly appreciated.

I currently have SWGC off. I have muratic acid on hand to reduce ph.

8 year old pool and vinyl liner is worn out. Faded, leaking etc. I plan on having replaced before next season. Constanly have to add water so I understand CYA being low and realize I will have to stay on top of this until closing. I could really use some advice on current action and future balance maintance.

BTW--Salt--cheap Wal-Mart stips and automation indicator both say 3100 ppm. Taylor K1766 indicated 3800-4000 ppm. Which should I believe. Taylor test had white particles as I added drops. Could this have caused it to read high.

Glad to be here.
Scot