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Do buy a kit....... but not test strips! There is a reason why we call them 'guess-strips.' The kit we recommend is the Taylor K2006 or 2006C (better buy). It is not available locally but you can get it through this link that takes you to Amazon. http://pool9.net/tk/
Since you have a freshly filled pool, the easiest way for you to start up is using our Super Simple Start-up Recipe. Read about it here: http://pool9.net/ssr/
You do NOT need the saltwater unit. And, bleach is chlorine.
Read those links and then come back if you have more questions. Until your registration is completed, you will have to log out first to be able to see the rest of the forum. So, you'll have to copy those links and paste them in a browser window after you log out of the forum.
Hope this helps!
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