First outbreak of warm weather here in Central Ohio this weekend - decided to open the pool yesterday morning. We've been using the BBB method for 2 years now - and we could see the bottom of our 10,000 in-ground immediately after taking the cover off! Vacuumned and started dosing it with 2 gallons of 9.5%. Added 2 more gallons last night after dark.

Here are my readings this morning: (I purchased a TF-100 over the winter so this is my first testing)

FC = 4
CC = .5
Alk = 130
PH = 7.5
CYA = 0 (every spring we end up with 0)
Salt = 1810 (no, we don't have a SWG, but after reading this forum we added water softener salt last year (80 lbs) - the water feels much better !)

Water is clear, but not crystal clear yet. Planning on adding 1/2 cup of DE to my sand filter today, and about 1/3 of what I think I need of stabilizer.

Just another testament to the beauty of this method. So far we have spent $20!

Any suggestions?