Converting from baquacil to ??

[Queen Katie 2017]

I’ve drained down to 18”. It’s refilling now and the test kit is scheduled to arrive today. Stay tuned.

 

[Queen Katie 2017]

Well, I'm pleased with my decision to drain and refill, thanks to your advice. Last night FC was 18 (I know, a little too high), and CC 2.5. FC remained at 18 overnight, and CC is .5. And I just read that I don't have to worry about high pH readings at this point so I'll stop testing that.
- So now I clean filter and replace sand and adjust CYA, right?
- Is it safe for me to schedule someone to install the SWG at this time, or should I wait until I've had two days of CCs at .5 or below?
- When is it safe to swim?
Thank you all very much. I think if not for finding this forum I'd be at least $200 lighter right now, still adding chlorine and getting nowhere.

 

[Newdude]

- So now I clean filter and replace sand and adjust CYA, right?

Yup.

should I wait until I've had two days of CCs at .5 or below?

Getting a second opinion never hurts.

When is it safe to swim?

Once the CYA is registering. FC with no CYA is harsh on swimmers.

I think if not for finding this forum I'd be at least $200 lighter right now, still adding chlorine and getting nowhere.

And that's just this point in time. Imagine how much you'll save long term. (Or any of us for that matter)

 

[Queen Katie 2017]

Yes! It’s working! FC is staying above 7 - 9 during the day with the sun on it and I’m still adding liquid chlorine to target 15ppm. CC has been .5 or below for 2 days, CYA I think is about 40.
In moving forward to recommended levels, I assume that I’ll use chlorine recommendations until the SWG gets installed?

 

[mgtfp]

I assume that I’ll use chlorine recommendations until the SWG gets installed?

And even once the SWG is installed, I'd stay a bit higher for a while. Get to know your SWG with a bit of wiggle room.

 

[kimkats]