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    Slow drop in FC post SLAM?

    So coming off another SLAM passing all tests on 10/27, FC 31, CC 0, CYA 70. Fast forward 10 days, in Florida, without a single drop of chlorine or SWG on - still at FC 18, CC 0, and CYA 60 (2 small fills/rain). I suppose the fact it is holding is good news, just didn't know if this is normal...
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    Coming off second SLAM and once again hazy water?

    So, first SLAM went well, until I had to go away for a few days post SLAM. Guessed wrong on the SWG percentage, and had to repeat the process by the time I got back due to hazy water and a FC of 1. Coming off my second SLAM, finally go FC in the 6 range and started making minor adjustments in...
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    Coming off an 8 day SLAM, FC still 15 3 days later with CYA 50 (SLAM level was 20)?

    So, coming off an 8 day SLAM, there has been no addition of any chlorine from my SWG as the breaker has been off since starting the process. Day 1 after slam FC dropped from 20 to 15 (actually a bit worried still needed SLAM levels as I thought to myself maybe it's feeding on something still)...
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    Coming off a SLAM and now hazy water ...

    So, came off a week and half slam and everything was looking great. Passed SLAM test 3 mornings in a row. Turned the SWG back on and up to 40. Left on a 5 day trip, got home and was like - NO!! My crystal water was turning back to a haze. We did get a bit of rain in my absence. Tested and...
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    SLAM completed but ....

    So I did a 6 day SLAM before having to take my daughter to college. It passed all 3 criteria 2 days in a row before I left. I then switched on the SWG to 40% before leaving. On 8/19: FC 19.0 CC. .5 CYA 60 Pool temp 84 Upon return I was happy see the water was still CC. BUT on 8/23 FC 27...
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    Finally SLAM is done and water is crystal clear - but

    On testing this morning, all looks pretty good. A couple cups of acid and 2 gallons of liquid stabilizer but I think I need to run to store to get some calcium increaser - FC 22 CC 0 pH 7.8 (before the acid) TA 70 CYA 30 CH 250 Salt 3200 CSI -.12 Is it normal for CH to be low after a SLAM...