Wow you were right about the strips. I paid $35 for 100 7 way strips. They read FC at 0-1. My new test kit shows it at 5-6. CYA is still reading 0-20 so my next step should be to pickup some conditioner/Stabilizer correct? Also if I plan to keep this pool for awhile do you think I should get a 1HP pump/filter from the pool store? They sell one for $250 Waterways brand complete pump, leave trap, and a filter that's about 3 feet tall??