I noted this in my post in the pool equipment forum but thought I might get an answer on this forum about the chlorine part ...

They took my pump to get repaired (or maybe I'll have to replace) but anyway should I add bleach to the pool tonight? Here are my most recent numbers:

From a pool store I don't usually go to: (7/18/06)

pool water -- here's the #'s and the comments on the page:
> FC: 5.0 (Above Min) -- I know -- it's coming down though after working
> on my mustard algae problem all last week
> TC 5.0 (Above Min) -- DITTO
> Calcium Hardness 325.00 (Good Reading)
> CYA 20.0 (Below Minimum)
> Total Alk: 130.0 Above Max
> pH: 7.8 (good reading)
>
> He told me to turn pump off and add 1/2 gallon of muriatic acid in 1
> spot and filter for 12 hours (I HAVE NOT DONE THIS) and re: CYA told me
> to add 10 lbs of conditioner -- to pour slowly in skimmer (I HAVE NOT
> DONE THIS YET EITHER)
>
> My numbers yesterday(717/06) were: (with Ben's kit)
> FC 11
> CC 0 ( I hope I'm doing this part right)
> TC 11
> pH 7.6
> Alk 160
> Cal 500
> Cya 55
> Water Temp 85
>
> I will take a sample to my regular pool place tomorrow. If I need
> muriatic acid I can get that at cost (or a little more) where my DH works.

Should I test again today -- even though the water isn't circulating? Suggestions until I get a pump going again?

Thanks to all of you for your help!