Baking soda instead of Bioguard Balance Pak 100

[RobbieH]

Can't wait to see what you get when you run your tests with your new kit!

 

[jodyliebing]

THANK YOU!!! Sounds like good old fashion bleach is the way to go. I just need to gain perspective on how much to add!!

 

[RobbieH]

You'll be able to calculate that on poolcalculator.com once you know the balance of your pool. It'll depend on your CYA level.

 

[jodyliebing]

here is my readings from pool store...
total chlorine 2.5
ph 7.4
TA 70
CYA 118
Hardness 231
I am trying to use the pool app on my phone and its saying to add 453 oz of bleach but Im sure thats not correct is it because I dont have any data entered for combined chlorine? They didnt give me a number for that at pool place. the pool calculator is also saying my cynauric acid is to high and to drain half of my pool!!!

 

[msgtdan]

Don't trust the pool store readings, they are exceptionally bad with CYA. But if CYA is that high it is recommended to lower it which typically involves replacing water. With high CYA you have to use lots and lots of bleach or any other chlorine source to keep it clear.

 

[jodyliebing]

posted my results of cynauric acid in the pool calculater... should be 30-80 actual is 118. suggesting I replace half the water in my pool??????? Any other options? Funny I have had my water tested at the pool place 4 times this year and they never said anything about that. Probabally its because all the chemicals I have put in is the reason !!!

 

[jodyliebing]

water would be expensive and we have well water!

 

[Smykowski]

posted my results of cynauric acid in the pool calculater... should be 30-80 actual is 118. suggesting I replace half the water in my pool??????? Any other options? Funny I have had my water tested at the pool place 4 times this year and they never said anything about that. Probabally its because all the chemicals I have put in is the reason !!!

All pool store results are suspect, but CYA results are less accurate than horoscopes. Wait until you get your own test before you do anything. It's a waste of time, effort, and money to do otherwise.

 

[jodyliebing]

I will just waitbe for my kit!

 

[jodyliebing]

Can't wait to see what you get when you run your tests with your new kit!

ME TOO!!

 

[Kiss4aFrog]

What did you end up find out and is it blue yet ??

 

[stebs]

Interesting....

The MSDS for Bioguard Balance Pak 100 lists the ingredient as 100% Sodium hydrogen carbonate

Which is just a fancy name for Baking Soda.

I bet it has a fancy price, too :grrrr:

Side note: BP 100 here is $33 for 25#.... I can go buy 50# sodium bicarbonate from the animal feed store for under $15