Wanting to convert from Baquacil to Chlorine

[rcroller4711]

The last two hourly readings have slid from 7.5 to 5.0. I read in other forums that the sun will tend to dissipate the bleach faster, so I think I will wait till sunset to add more bleach. You can see in the picture that the color of the water is more blue-green than the green previously, not sure what that means if anything.

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[Dolfnzr1]

idk...personally, I would top it up...I was of the belief that you should try to maintain that level as often as possible

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[rcroller4711]

Ok, pool under tree shade and I'm back on schedule. Just tested FC AND IT IS 8.0. ADDING 1 128OZ JUG each hour now. QUESTION: At what time should I start testing other levels, like CC, TA CYA?

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[Leebo]

For now all the other levels are meaningless. Once you finish the conversion then you can adjust the other levels.

 

[rcroller4711]

Day 3 : Last night last test was FC 10 ppm. This morning 06:00 FC 6.5 ppm. Color of water is consistant without any goo floating on the top. I will be checking and adding bleach every hour and of course scrubbing and vacuuming.

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[Dolfnzr1]

looking like you are making progress...keep up the good work


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[rcroller4711]

As you can see. In the pic the walls are starting to be visible almost to the bottom. My hourly FC readings for the last 3 hours have been 11 to 13 ppm and now I'm adding about 1/2 jug of bleach. Just purchased some 20 mule borax from walmart. I'm looking over the list of testing media I will need. This has been really cool so far converting over. Can't wait to open the pool up for enjoyment. Thanks to all for the help, support and guidance through this. I'm the kind of guy that likes to know what's coming before it gets here. That's why I ask the questions.

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[Dolfnzr1]

I was amazed by my conversion. I could not believe how easy it was and felt silly for being so intimidated by it. I was lucky to find this forum. I was reviewing the procedure for a couple if years before I decided to take the plunge...pardon the pun...lol. Nothing wrong with asking questions...everybody here always seems willing to help. Asking questions is why your pool is looking as good as is does right now

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[rcroller4711]

Last pic today. Starting to see the bottom. FC has been no lower than 11 today before raising it back up to 15. Tomorrow will be day 4.

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[Dolfnzr1]

looking good...can't wait to see it tomorrow

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[JasonLion]

When FC an hour after chlorine is add is at least 10, you have a choice to make. Switching to only adding chlorine in the evenings (and optionally night) will make better use of chlorine (less total chlorine required) but continuing to add chlorine during the day will get the conversion completed more quickly.

 

[rcroller4711]

DAY 4: The pic doesn't show that the bottom is now visible. Last test last night FC= 15 ppm, first test this morning FC=9.5. The bleach still has some work to do. I am off today so I will continue to add beach and test hourly.

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[rcroller4711]

It's around 80 degrees wirh 80% humidity and I just got done cutting the grass in the backyard. Looking at how good the pool looks right now I just want to jump right in. The sun seems to be eating up my bleach now. Down to 7.5 FC last test.

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[SteedaH50sn]

Awesome!!! Looks sooo good! Way to go.

 

[rcroller4711]

QUESTION: the sun is eating my bleach up. Last hour test the FC went down to 5.0 Can I let it go until the sun is off the pool and then get it back up to 15 ppm each our after that or do I have to battle through the sun?

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[Leebo]

That's a personal call only you can really make. By adding chlorine only at night, you're slowing down the process, as nothing's killing the baqua during the day. You are however going to save a TON of money by adding at night, as the sun won't consume your chlorine.....it will all be free to attack the baqua.

Kinda a trade off.....do you want it done quick, or do you want it done cheap?

 

[rcroller4711]

Going out to add more bleach

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[rcroller4711]

Going to the pool store to get some cya; stabilizer or conditioner. I hear the solid is better and you use a sock in the skimmer? Any certain brand better than others?

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[JasonLion]

Brand does not matter, just check the ingredients, it should be 95+% cyanuric acid.

 

[Scottc72]

Your pool is looking great! Mine is finally coming-around, but I'm only able to treat it late afternoon, evening and early morning. My FC was at 17 this morning after adding a couple of bottles of beach, but by the time I got home at 3:30, the FC was at .5. Sun is taking all my FC!!