Hi Zac;
1. If you have NO test kit, go to Walmart or wherever, and a get a cheap OTO/phenol red drops kit. (NOT: strips!)
2. Make sure the pH is more than 7.0 and less than 8.0; otherwise don't worry about it now.
3. Add 2 gallons of plain 6% household bleach tomorrow evening; test the chlorine the following AM (Wednesday)
4. List, by exact product name, the pool chemicals you have in your possession . . . but DO NOT use them.
5. Run your pump & filter 24/7.
6. If you have a valve that will allow you to SLOW the water flow to 1/2, without over-pressuring your filter, do so.
7. Order a good kit (Taylor K2006, or an add on, if you have a K-2005). Kit info page link in my signature.
8. List the pump and filter you have by make, model, & size.
9. If you've got any specific questions, ask them when you post test results.
10. Use 6% bleach to maintain chlorine levels in the "dark yellow" zone, till we've worked out a plan.
11. If you've got algae on the bottom, add 2 gallons of bleach and then brush AFTER you've added the bleach.
12. As needed, use muriatic acid to LOWER your pH -- approx 1/2 gallon at a time. (Instruction page!)
13. Use 20 Mule Team borax to RAISE your ph, 1 box at a time added SLOWLY to the skimmer with the pump on.
14. Otherwise, we'll give you next steps when we here from you.
Best wishes!
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