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    How long do I have to test after sample?

    I cant be at home during the day to test my CYA where the sun is at my back. Can I take a sample before leaving work and test it a few hours later when the sun is out? Does a sample skew the test results if waiting too long?
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    I think my SLAM is complete - please check

    I say I *think* it is complete in that the OCLT passed, however, the water is still slightly cloudy. The shallow end is perfect. The deep end, I can definitely make out the details of the drain and I even see a couple of leaves on the bottom. I might be picky, but it's clear in the sense that...
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    My filter might be fighting against my SLAM

    I've been SLAMming for about a week now and I think my numbers are on the right track. My pool is still REAL cloudy, though. And I've noticed a fair amount of sand in the bottom. It's possible it might have been there from last season. If I remove my sand and check the laterals, will this...
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    New to SLAM - First test is here

    So, I got started on my pool *before* finding out about SLAM, so my readings appear a little out of whack. I had already put in 10g of liquid chlorine from Wal-Mart the week before. I ordered a Taylor K2006 and did my first complete test last night - here's what I had: FC 2.2 CC 0 pH 7.0 TA 40...