Hello Members,
We have had our Bio-Guard Mineral Springs 18' x 36' in-ground pool now for two swimming seasons. Foolishly (now that I have found this site) I have been adding renewal every week, and other bio-guard products as needed to maintain the chemical balance. The Bio-Guard products have been breaking my bank account.
I had my Bio-Guard rep test my water today to see what products are needed to bring my pool back into balance before I winterize it this weekend. I am hoping someone here can tell me what generic products I can use in place of the bio-guard products so that I can save some money.
I read through the posts looking for the answers myself, but, I don't feel confident I am ready to do this without a knowledgeable veteran getting me started.
I'll start with the conditions/readings as per his BioGuard computer analyzer. I have not touched the pool in several weeks due to the poor weather and large amounts of rain we have had.
TDS 3200
CYA 50
TC 10
FC 10
pH 8.7
TA 78
adj TA 63
TH 189
Minerals 2300
borates 35
now I will list what BioGuard recommends to correct the imbalance:
146 mineral springs beginnings (dealer said hold off til spring to add this)
20.5 lbs of Balance Pak 100 (for low alkalinity)
5.75 lbs Lo 'N Slo (for Ph adjustment)
7 lbs Balance Pak 300 (for low total hardness)
Would you guys mind helping a Newbie get started weening off of the BioGuard products and tell me what equivalents I can use to substitute for the above? I also want to learn how to use a test kit and calculate my own balancing requirements by next spring when I open it.
Thanks in advance for your help.
We have had our Bio-Guard Mineral Springs 18' x 36' in-ground pool now for two swimming seasons. Foolishly (now that I have found this site) I have been adding renewal every week, and other bio-guard products as needed to maintain the chemical balance. The Bio-Guard products have been breaking my bank account.
I had my Bio-Guard rep test my water today to see what products are needed to bring my pool back into balance before I winterize it this weekend. I am hoping someone here can tell me what generic products I can use in place of the bio-guard products so that I can save some money.
I read through the posts looking for the answers myself, but, I don't feel confident I am ready to do this without a knowledgeable veteran getting me started.
I'll start with the conditions/readings as per his BioGuard computer analyzer. I have not touched the pool in several weeks due to the poor weather and large amounts of rain we have had.
TDS 3200
CYA 50
TC 10
FC 10
pH 8.7
TA 78
adj TA 63
TH 189
Minerals 2300
borates 35
now I will list what BioGuard recommends to correct the imbalance:
146 mineral springs beginnings (dealer said hold off til spring to add this)
20.5 lbs of Balance Pak 100 (for low alkalinity)
5.75 lbs Lo 'N Slo (for Ph adjustment)
7 lbs Balance Pak 300 (for low total hardness)
Would you guys mind helping a Newbie get started weening off of the BioGuard products and tell me what equivalents I can use to substitute for the above? I also want to learn how to use a test kit and calculate my own balancing requirements by next spring when I open it.
Thanks in advance for your help.