Yours is an easy one to answer. You should use our Super Simple Startup Recipe that you can read about here:> http://pool9.net/ssr/

Also, go ahead and order a good test kit (Taylor K2006 or 2006C):> http://pool9.net/tk/

Please tell me that you are filling from city water and not a well!

Come back if you have further questions and we will try and help you get this started up. You will love having a pool!

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