You've been around the forum long enough to know that pool stores are going to have you throw in everything but the kitchen sink, most of which won't do much but put money in their cash register!

You need a Taylor K2006 or 2006C (better buy) but you won't be able to buy it locally. Get it through this link:> http://pool9.net/tk/

In the meantime, go to Walmart and see if they have the HTH 6-Way drops-based kit (no test strips!) and get that. If they don't, get an OTO/Phenol Red kit (yellow and red drops) instead. Use it to test and then post your numbers. Also while you are at WallyWorld, get several jugs of their generic 8.25% bleach and a couple of boxes of 20 Mule Team Borax (laundry aisle) and a jug of distilled water.

Post your own numbers. (We don't trust pool store testing in most cases.) Don't add any more pool store stuff. It is most likely only making things worse.