Hello,
I have a pool which has been sitting closed with a canvas cover since 2009.

I just pulled off the cover and took in the beautiful sight of the swamp that was hiding under it !!!

It is green , dark and nasty.

I just added the following (right after the sun was off of the pool in the evening):
2.8GAL of 6% bleach (each container was 1.4 GAL)
Shock Out packets 2 lbs worth, each bag being 1lb ( I broadcasted it over the pool )
Active Ingredients:
Calcium Hypochlorite .. 68%
Inert Ingredients .. 32%


After running the pump for 2 hours ( to mix the water ) I used a cheap strip kit to get the following numbers ( I know, don't say it, I will order the one from Amazon! )

FC = 1
pH = 6.8
TA = 40
TH = 100
CYA = 30-50

1. Should the pump be running or not?
2. What should the CL level be to shock this pool?
3. Which is better, the liquid bleach or the packets I mentioned above or something else?

Thanks for all the help in advance!!

- In ground pool size is 16x32ft , 3ft in the shallow end and 8ft in the deep end, has a liner.
- I calculated 21,000 GAL. for the volume.
- Hayward Perflex EC65 D.E. Filter
- Hayward 1HP Superpump