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Yeah, I'll have to go and edit it. Yes, I did change the filter media, after the chlorine level was holding. Just curious as to what would happen if someone did the conversion, and didn't change the sand in the filter ? Would the baquacil particles still in the sand, react with the chlorine ?

Ok, I guess I'm a rebel at this point !!! :party: My pool has NEVER LOOKED like this !!! It cleared in 3 days, and I just added the CYA about 4 hours ago. Yeah, I overpaid for the liquid version I guess, but I wanted a quicker process. I'll be checking all the levels tomorrow. My son REALLY...

Yeah, I went in today and started to vacuum to waste. Shallow parts first. Lots of sand and Baqua goo, plus algae stuck to the liner. Got a little mad, because I started to lose suction as I started to vac the deep end, and had to stop. :x I took it in stride, and kept thinking : It will all...

Ok. I still have to keep adding the bleach until it holds overnight at 15 right ? After that, I would vacuum all the stuff on the bottom to waste. Then change the sand in the filter. Start back up, add CYA and adjust levels right ? I guess I should go and read everything on the conversion page...

I don't have an automatic pool cleaner, so I'll have to go in when it's time to vac it. I was worried about all the bleach I put in. Everything looks like it settled to the bottom, so I would just vac to waste, not to filter right ? I have to read more tonight about the final process of...

Come home from work today, and I could FINALLY see the bottom of my pool !!! :-D A little under 3 days, and it's almost clear. My test kit should be here tomorrow. This might sound stupid, but is it safe to go in the pool now to vaccum out all the Crud that settled ? And is it ok to swim in it...

Thanks for the positive info :-D At this point, my pool looks like a dull yellow bleach color. I know it takes time, so I'll wait it out :?

Ok. I just ordered the TF testkit. I needed to add three 128 oz jugs of bleach. PH was a little low also, 7.2 Heading to W-Mart to get another 10 128 oz jugs for now :)

Ok. So when The chlorine level falls below 5, which is the highest level it reads : Then use the pool calculator to see how much to add to get to the FC 15 level ? Like, if the level is reading 4, then use 4 as the current level, and 15 as the desired number ?

I had to pick up the HTH 6 way test kit at Walmart last night, because I was starting my conversion then. It looks like it only shows the chlorine level up to 5. Of course, I need to keep the fc level at 15 during the process. Anyone familiar with this test kit, and am I lookng at it wrong ? :oops:

The pics will have to be posted sometime tomorrow, as my son needs to find his usb cable for his camera. :roll: I should post pics of his bedroom, and his bedroom floor !! ( LOL ) !!!

Ok, I'm REALLY BAD with posting pics, etc. on the computer. If I can figure out how to do it, I will. Note to the REALLY GOOD LOOKING pool owners : I mean, the pool. :-D You may want to NOT LOOK at these pics, as my liner has pulled from the wall a few times, and repaired with whatever...

Thanks, My Baquacil pool was SO BAD, that I needed to do this !!! There's a lot of stuff floating around now, but I guess that's normal. My water was green before I started this !!! I'll continue on tomorrow.

Is it normal to smell the bleach 2 houses down ??? I guess it's funny, but I'm thinking that a neighbor is going to call the EPA soon :lol:

Thanks for the info !!! I can't seem to get the pool calculator to work. I'm just putting in the now level, and the level I want to get to in the fc box. When I hit calculate, nothing happens. Even when I hover over the box. Do I have to change all the goal levels to make it work ? My FC was...

Ok, I couldn't wait, and started the conversion around 8:30 pm today. I'm still new to this, so I'm going to research a little on here. Any advice is GREATLY appreciated !!! I just want to get an idea on how long before the water starts to get a little close to clear again. ( ha ha ). I guess...

Yeah, I checked out that stuff, and it's like 39.00 a bottle. I would need 1 1/2 bottles, then follow all kinds of instructions. I've had it with the overpriced pool place chemicals that NEVER corrected the problems !!! Can't wait till' Friday !!!!

Ok. Thanks. I'm going to go and get some startup bleach. Also wondering what happens during the night time hours, and hours when your at work. Obviously, you cant check the levels then. Just keep the filter on, and continue where you left off in the am and after work ...

Thanks. How many bottles should you put in to start, and how many every few hours ? I know it will depend on the Baq. levels, but I want to start tonight. Thanks again for the help :)

Thanks for the info. My computer is acting up, and I can't seem to use the pool calculator. Anyone else convert a 15,000 gallon pool ? If so, could you tell me how many bottles of bleach I may need ? I want to head out tonight and get some, to start the process. Also : is that the only thing you...

Hi, I'm fed up with Baquacil, and want to convert to Chlorine as soon as possible !!! My water is green at this point. Just looking for some tips on the easiest way to do it, and what I need from W-Mart, K-Mart. Bleach and chlorine amounts also. I have a 16x32 Doughboy above ground, with a...