We finally have the new pool finished and operational. Started the pump up on 14 Aug and PB added 7 qts of acid and 2 qts scale inhibitor. I didn't get to see the scale inhibitor bottle so I don't know what it was.

I've been testing the water daily with the K2006 and since my results aren't varying much they must be fairly accurate.

Started putting in Sam's Club Poolbrand trichlor tabs 2 days ago per PB. Took a sample to the PB store (BioGuard dealer) and they gave me some 'start up' chemicals. I added 1/2 gal of Hasa Pool acid and was told I need to increase my TA. They gave me the BioGuard balance pak 100; active ingredient Sodium hydrogen carbonate...100%. Is this safe to use or do I need to go get some baking soda?

My K2006 test results
FC - 0
CC - 0.4
pH - >8
CYA - 0
TA - 60
CH - 350

PB test results
FC - 0.1
CC - 0.1
pH - >8.6
CYA - 16
TA - 40
CH - 415


Marty