Newbie needs advice....so confused

[AndieP]

I am still going at this...water was clear yesterday, brought bleach up to 11 last night and this morning the water is cloudy. I added stabilizer Thursday night so I haven't checked the CYA level yet.

My question now is do I continue to add the bleach at the return jet or should I walk around the pool with it or add it in the skimmer?

Also where do you add baking soda and Borax? At the skimmer?

Thanks!

[Dr. Spike]

I add my bleach slowly to the skimmer. Same for the borax and baking soda (I almost never have to use any though). I add the muriatic acid slowly by the return jet. I never add any chemical at the same time. If I have to use more than one chemical in a day I will wait about 4 hours (about 1 full cycle for my pool) with the pump running before I do.

I do not use any pucks. If you are, and have them or have had them in the skimmer, DO NOT add the bleach to the skimmer. Continue adding by the return jet.