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I've SLAMmed my pool, and am going to do the OCLT tonight. Here are the numbers I just got from testing: FC=6.5 CC=0 CYA=30 pH=7.2 So my question is, do I need to add more chlorine to get back up to the SLAM level, or do I leave everything as it is since they're at the normal levels?

Thank you so much! My pH is 7.5, so thankfully it's still in the range.

I was wondering how long after adding the stabilizer you have to wait before SLAMming the pool. The previous owners had the pool refilled last spring, so it's only had one summer of pool store maintenance. I tested the water this past Monday and Tuesday with the TF-100 kit, and both tests came...

I'm chlorinating with bleach, and I have the TF-100 kit. The previous owners had a new liner installed last spring, so it's only had one summer (last summer) of traditional pool care. I limped along with what the pool people told me to do, then had the pool drained to about 2" below the skimmer...

So I finally got all the gunk and debris vacuumed out of my pool, and then tested the water with the TF-100 test kit. My results were: FC=0 CC=0 TC=0 TA=90...

Thank you everyone for your help! I'll check the electrical panel tomorrow to see what kind of breaker the pump has. That's great to hear I won't have to run my pump so long this year.

First, I'm so glad I found this site! When we bought our house last spring, I was dreading having to learn how to take care of the pool on top of unpacking and taking care of the kids. I muddled through it and quickly learned the importance of staying on top of pool maintaining (and how quickly...