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    SLAM going well...when is it safe to swim?

    I have been SLAMming for 6 days and water has gone from cloudy green to beautiful crystal clear. My FC shock level is 28 per PoolMath and it has dropped overnight to 22 the past 2 nights. Do I continue to SLAM even though water looks perfect or can I let it drift down to normal FC of 4 and...
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    How to best chlorinate while on vacation

    I'll be away from my pool for a week. Is there recommended best way to chlorinate while I'm away. The floater with the chlorine tablets from the pool store? I really don't wish to come home to a green pool. Thanks.
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    algae help for newbie

    Hi, I went out of town for 4 days and left the pump running but came home to light green cloudy water. I am guessing I will need to SLAM my pool to get back to clear. What levels should I test for prior to adding bleach for the SLAM process? This will be my first attempt at SLAM so any...
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    Start Up CYA confusion

    I am just getting my first readings using the TF-100. Water is a bit cloudy. Per pool math I added 20oz of 8.3% bleach at 9am. Added 56oz of liquid stabilizer about noon. My CYA test is giving me a 0 reading taken shortly after adding the liquid stabilizer. Is there a proper time to add...