Thanks for the response. Just checked with the Wal-Mart near where I worked and they sent back all of their pool related items a month ago. I did receive a very basic Janco test with my pool but it only tests Chlorine to 3ppm so I guess for that I can use the shot glass method to test to shock level after following the steps you list to do first. I do not remember if it tests for pH, but now that I think about it my pH test for my aquarium water should work, right?

I will stop at Home Depot on the way home and pick up some Muriatic acid.

Should adjusting the pH have any impact on my CYA reading that I received from the pool store?

Thanks for the help,
jojasc