OK, just ran some tests . . .

*) I'm using a Taylor drop wise test kit.
*) Ph has risen dramatically - it's now a solid 8 and that's the top of the scale.
*) I hadn't ran a TA test in a long time, it's always ran high but hasn't really caused any problems so I've ignored it. Tonight the TA tested to 260!

I'm going to let the pump run over night without a filter just to make sure I got a good mix on the pool and I'll test it again tomorrow afternoon.

If things stay the same then I think I would need to:

*) Add some muratic acid to lower the Ph, this time in a more controlled manner!
*) Haul my Dad's air compressor over and bubble air into the pool which will lower the TA and raise the Ph.
*) Use muratic acid again to lower the Ph if it climbs too high.
*) Keep doing this dance till I get a more reasonable TA and Ph reading.

Am I on the right track?

Thanks!

Steve