Quote Originally Posted by FormerBromineUser View Post
Agreed. You really need the kit. I would go with the Taylor K-2006C as it contains the FAS-DPD chlorine test. You need one or the other for sure! For now add a half jug of bleach in there while you get at least the HTH 6-way KIT, not strips.
+1!

IMO, having a good test kit is mandatory! Without reliable testing you are simply flying blind, guaranteeing a frustrating and expensive pool ownership experience. And no, pool stores don't provide reliable testing. Don't believe it? Take the same water sample to different stores and see what happens (I did this).