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This morning we were at: FC 13 CC 6 TC 19 By the time we got home from church and tested again: FC 8 CC 5 TC 13 Let me tell you it is starting to sparkle. I can tell we will be there soon. 8) Going to add bleach now-- ~Blessed :-D Thanks to all of you for your encouragement...

Ok-- ok --you mean, the more you put in(DE), the faster it will get clogged :idea: As far as the pressure release thing- you mean it is suppose to do that (leak water). I figured it(the tank) was full of water. I only have used that valve when we were going to open it up and had already...

Alright I guess I have a post out in cyberspace or deleted. Let me try this again. Anyway- My FC was a 15.5 last night @ 11:30. I had added a gallon and a half @ 7:30- when FC was at 11. According to the pool calculator I actually have 15,700 gallons- I guess I should update my profile...

at my 3:00 testing I got: FC 9.5 CC 9.5 TC 19 Is this good? As the FC has gone up the CC has come down. I know I am trying to get FC to maintain at 15, but what am I shooting for with the CC. (I guess here is where that chemistry background would be helpful) As far as what it looks like?--...

Thanks--- I did not even think about the ph being effected by the chlorine level. I did add MA and now it is down to 7.2. The readings I just took are: FC 9 CC 10 TC 19 Ph 7.2 Iam gong out to put in that bleach now and back wash again. I finished off more than half of the DE. I am hoping...

Here are my totals this morning: FC 7.5 CC 13.5 TC 21 PH 8.0 It rained last night and the ph went up again. I already added some bleach this morning. How long should I wait before adding the muriatic acid, and how much, another quart?. I know you aren't suppose to combine the two. The...

Oh thanks Sue. Those are beautiful pictures! :goodjob: Thanks for the Super emoticon- my son will love it when I show it and your pictures to him tomorrow. My kids were also impressed with yours, Wolfmarsh. 4 days would be great! I think mine started out yuckier( is that a word?) than both...

Ok -- Mike- Yes- I do have pictures!! Boy this morning it looked like mud- I didn't get one of that, though, I thought it was more important to get to work. I will post them later as I don't have time to learn how to do that right now. I understand wanting to use the emoticons. My #2 son is...

Thanks--Mermaid Queen I know that I had seen plenty of them, but this morning I wasn't finding them. We've got to keep ourselves motivated, and looking at the goal. :goodjob: Going to add more bleach now. :roll:

Good morning We cleaned out the gunk this morning. Oh I can see the stuff coagulating in the pool so I am sure we will have it happen again. At least our pressure is down and staying normal for a while. I added more bleach after that and we are ready to face another day. I know I have seen...

Oh thanks for the help. Is it going to ruin my pool if I don't filter it tonight? I will be cleaning out the finger things in the morning, but I don't know if I can stay up much later. Already had too many late nights this week. Thanks for the detail about the cleaning. We did clean it a few...

Ok my filter is a "Hayward Perflex etended cycle Filter system" Yes I have been bumping it. I just bought about 50 lbs. of DE. Is it ok to stop this process and clean out the grid finger things for a couple of hours and then start up again? At this rate I won't be able to sleep tonight...

All right I got the ph down(another post) Added my first dose of bleach- wow immediately turned to soup! Shortly after I hear my filter- check the pressure and it is up so I backwash. I remember reading you'll be backwashing alot. I have a DE filter- am I to add 5lbs. of DE everytime I...

Thanks- everyone I did re-check T/A and it is 120. I will be getting some MA in there ASAP. It looks really bad today. I haven't added anything for a couple of weeks so hopefully the Baquacil will be easily eliminated. I did check my indoor water (tap) and it is completely opposite than the...

Hey - I just got my TF-100 today. I am not sure when it comes to looking for a certain color. I was doing T/A test and between 12 and 13 it changed from green to a purple color- it said when it turns red so do I keep going looking for a red or is it when I see it change. My PH is high- 8.2...

Ok---- I received my test kit today. :) Ok, now as I read that last post, I see I need to check my ph and stuff before I begin. Also- I used the calculator to figure out how much bleach to put in and I was surprised at the amount was 3gal. 3quarts and 1cup. I know that this is a process...

Just FYI- After I had children I wasn't allowed to bathe/swim for 6 weeks- only shower. I don't know if that would include your spa- I'd check with the MD. God bless with a great quick delivery. :)

I am getting ready to begin my conversion from BAQ. I have read about many of your conversions. Could you all tell me: how many days? How many gallons of bleach? How many ruined shirts :wink: ? Any other words of wisdom before I begin. I know it is different with everyone but I want to...

Thanks for helping me find this forum, Waste. I've ordered my test kit and am purchasing the bleach today. Hopefully I can start this conversion soon. :-D

Thanks- that is exactly what I wanted to know. Off to make my orders-- I know that in the long run it will save me money. OH yeah-- how warm does it need to be to do the conversion?-I live in Delaware and it is suppose to be in the 70's and 80's for the next week. Would you advise me...

I am planning on doing a conversion from Baq to BBB before I close up for the season. Some background is: we inherited this pool in January when we bought this house. We really like it but it has been a headache and extremely expensive.When we opened it there was a container of Baquacil in the...