Hi, Ron,

I was, at first, interested in it as well and decided it was just a little too far off the beaten path for me (Ben cautions that...over and over) I depended on this forum exclusively for advice on my pool chemistry and, if you operate outside the "normal" parameters most of us here are used to, you may not get the kind of advice you need. I know of no one who contributes regularly that operates at that high pH.

I chose not to do it, haven't regretted it, and, to answer your question, I would suggest you not do it.

The single BEST advice I can give you is to get Ben's kit. You'll use it for years and it pays over and over.

PS -
So I went out last night and got a box.
I don't understand that.