How much bleach - No kit

[Watermom]

Since you currently have no chlorine, I would add 2 of the 3 quart jugs of bleach. That should take you to about 6ppm. You can either add it slowly in front of a return jet or slowly pour it into the skimmer. Some people frown on putting it in the skimmer, but I always do it that way and so does Al. No problems. Whatever you prefer. As far as adding baking soda, add 2 lbs. slowly to the skimmer. Wait a few hours to let it circulate and then retest and see what that does for your alk and then decide if you need more.

[Islander2C]

Thanks! I'll add the bleach tomorrow. Just got the pump going again and leaving it run tonight!
Still to cold here to swim, so I am in no rush to get the pool ready other than I am tired of looking at green water!
It's a pale green though, and I can see the bottom of the pool. Doesn't look as bad this year as it did last year! No leaves because we had such a wonderful winter and pool didn't freeze over until all leaves were done falling! Got them all out before the pool froze!
Even though it is June, our temperature here have been low teens! Just Gross!

[Islander2C]

Ok...I just bought some bleach from Walmart...Each jug is 3.6L and 5.25% Sodium Hypochlorite.
They were only 1.17 a jug!
I put in 2 of them and also 2 boxes (500g) of Arm & Hammer Baking Soda.
I hope that was correct! Crossing fingers and anxiously awaiting change
Watermom did I calculate that right?
tks
Mary

[doggie]

I strongly urge you to get the good test kits Mary. That's the only way to see if what you keep adding is the right amount.

chem geek (Richard) took the time to find and list several sources for our Canadian posters.

Without the results from those accurate test kits, some people might hesitate on advising what to add next.