We have a new 24' round above ground pool that holds 15,000 gal. We live out in the country and have filled pool from local water supply co. We will eventually start salt water system when water is right. AS of right now I am trying to lower TA which started at 280 and PH was 8.2. I am trying the muratic acid and aerating. Yesterday I put 3 qt muratic acid in and this morning i put 3 qt muratic acid in. The PH is now 7.0 and TA is 230. So, i suppose it is working, but. CH is 1,CYA is 0,FC is 0. Do I need to be concerned with this now or after I lower the TA? Also, I took water sample to pool company and they tested. Everything was the same as when I tested except TA. They say it is 146 when I am getting 280. I use a Taylor drop kit.
Also, do I need to increase CH to 180+ ppm as the pool store suggests?
Thanks in advance, what do I do next?