Hi, Loretta,

Soooo, now what?
I am only going to repeat what's already been said. Not to Nag, Loretta, but to emphasize what all the folks above have been saying.

You need a good test kit.

Any advice anyone gives you on the forum will be simply a guess until you can post your current numbers so we can all help you get your water under control. I know it's tough to cough up a significant amount of money that doesn't "do" anything to your pool but you will be paid back a hundred times over.

You must be able to test for pH, FC, CC, CYA and Alk. If you're not sure what those are, ask and we'll explain. Don't waste your time (and money) running back and forth to the pool store for the tests.....it's too costly, too time consuming, and frequently, too inaccurate.

It's obvious you're willing and eager to learn....that test kit really has to be your first step.

Once you get your kit, figure your pool for about 17,000 gallons.

I would not waste money and time putting an arbitrary amount of "Shock" into your pool. Post your numbers and we'll all help you with meaningful dosages (and meaningful results)

Dave S.