I cannot verify that for you but let me see if I can get one of our members who is a pool installer to comment. No promises, but I'll try.

In the meantime, read about our Super Simple Start-up Recipe which would be an ideal way for you to get the chemistry going once the pool is up and running:> http://pool9.net/ssr/

Also, go ahead and order a good kit so you'll have it when you're ready. Won't be able to buy it locally but can get it through this link:>
http://pool9.net/tk/

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