Hi, Mike, and welcome!

Just to clarify -- is this a 1000 gallon pool or a 10,000 gallon pool?

We actually need some numbers to be able to help. You have already figured out that we don't trust test strips. Can you at the very least pick up a 5-Way kit from Walmart (drops-based) and use that? (I think they are approximately $15.) Also, tell us exactly what all you have put in the pool -- ingredients, not just "shock." Then somebody here can take a look and help you get this cleared up.