Consoleman,

CarlD is right, but since you are inheriting an established pool and have taken steps to get the Taylor kit, you will need to size up your new pool after your closing. If possible, find out how the previous owner sanitized and tested the pool. You need to know the size in gallons, pump make and model/hp, etc. Filter size and type (sand, cartridge or DE) and a complete set of results from the Taylor kit. After that you should be able to get detailed advice.

Most of the tests for the Taylor kit are pretty straightforward, but the CYA test is a little tricky. Check out the demo videos on the Taylor website. You can also pour the CYA mixture back into the mixing vial and try again if you're not sure that the dot disappeared. CYA over 100 takes a dilution technique to get a true reading.

You can "decide what level of FC you want" if you're emptying and refilling the pool, but I suspect you will find the pool filled. The level of CYA will then choose the level of FC for you. See the best guess chart, if you haven't already.

No doubt you will be busy moving for a while, but you should not let algae get a start. If the pool has automatic chlorination, its probably OK until you are ready to switch, otherwise have some bleach ready to go.