I checked my levels to help me get started .2 cl.. 8.2 ph alky 30, absolutely no cya. I bought a gallon of instant conditioner which I haven't used yet, but I did put in a bottle of bleach a while ago and am waiting to see how much difference. Dont know if I should put in conditioner of not. Did what the calculator said as far as the cl said, but now Im waiting to see what the bleach did. Thanks Dave