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  1. J

    My baqua to saltwater conversion for an above ground 13k gallon pool

    Had to Google it. Yes. I only lost 0.5 ppm FC overnight from yesterday to today
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    My baqua to saltwater conversion for an above ground 13k gallon pool

    My last couple of tests had FC between 12 and 15 so I decided to replace the sand in the filter. After having to buy a new shop vac and replacing 2 laterals I finally got it done. I'll be maintaining an FC of 15 while now adding CYA in at 30 ppm
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    My baqua to saltwater conversion for an above ground 13k gallon pool

    I'm planning on vacuuming. I just figured the robot could do it in between vacuums to maybe get it done faster. I've had to clean the bags a few times now and they're always yellow and slimy. So it tells me it's doing something at least.
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    My baqua to saltwater conversion for an above ground 13k gallon pool

    Just a quick question. It's raining now, and it probably will be for a couple of days. I added 2 bottles of bleach last night. I tested this morning and my FC was at 11. Is it worth maintaining FC of 15 with the rain or will that slow down my progress? What should I do in this case?
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    My baqua to saltwater conversion for an above ground 13k gallon pool

    Hey, thanks for the response. It's not changing color after I add the bleach now, after about 40 bottles. This morning I tested the water and it actually read 16. I think I might have counted the drops in the test wrong, but I was happy with it. This evening when I tested it was down to 9...
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    My baqua to saltwater conversion for an above ground 13k gallon pool

    Hello all, This is my first post here. My name is James. I have a 13000 gallon above ground pool. I came to the site in my search to convert my baquacil to salt water chlorine. I've found the pool school article on the conversion and have started it. I want to know if I'm doing it correctly...