Hi

Just want to say that this is a great site with great information for Intex owners. I just bought an Intex 16' x 48" Ultra frame and will follow the Super-Simple pool chemistry recipe. I just wanted to clarify a few things:

OK, so the 7 Day start up plan with bleach sounds like it's assuming the user doesn't have Dichlor on hand. If Dichlor is available can I just start with it instead of the bleach? Or should I follow the 7 day start up with bleach and after 7 days switch to Dichlor. If I can start with Dichlor directly what is the recommended starting dosage?

Once using Dichlor, is there ever a need to use plain bleach except for maybe shock or trying to deal with an issue?

I'm just trying to do as much research as I can first and haven't even begun my ground prep. I'm starting off with the HTH 3 way test kit from Wal-mart for now as I have to order a good one from the US (i'm in Canada) due to costs for good tests kits being ridiculous up here.

thanks,
Joe