I just had my pool opened and my test results are surprising to me. I am located in Valley Forge, PA. When the cover was removed the water temp was 56. By the end of the day, it was 60. This will be my second season with the pool. I have the PS233 test kit which I ordered last summer. Here are the numbers:

FC 8
CC 0
TC the Taylor daily tester turned orange - I tried it twice
pH 7.2
Alk 110
Cal I put 60 drops in the test vial - the water stayed clear
CYA 50 to 60

There was a floating chlorine dispenser in the pool over the winter; that is the only way I can explain the relatively high level of chlorine. I was under the impression that I should shock the pool right away after taking the cover off, but with my chlorine level so high I am not sure what to do. What do you think about the daily test kit turning orange when the DPD test show 8? I did do the DPD test twice and the result was 8 each time (16 drops).

What do you think about my Calcium Hardness test? Is it possible that my test solution is old and should be replaced?

Thanks for any help you folks can give me.

Doug