WEEK 6

We ended the test because sample 5 and 6 started to show wear.  This is really not possible due to sample 2 and 3 having LESS protection.  Sample 2 and 3 showed no wear or signs of failure.  Therefore, we have to assume we mixed samples possibly.  We will conduct the tests again and I will personal oversee the staining, sanding, and finishing process.  I will assure the samples are correctly marked accordingly.  It's just not logical that sample 5 and sample 6 would fail before 2 and 3.  It seems logical these 4 samples were mixed, although I emphatically receive "no way" to this suggestion.

This update is being written on 4/28/06.

The employees who refill and conduct the tests have continued their job even though I basically abandoned the test.  I was emptying, cleaning, and photographing the samples on Saturday.  Therefore, the samples have endured a lengthy water sampling....past the point I stopped observing and discussing this test.  I will post these pictures for review.

Again, this test will need to be conducted again.