Here we GO!! Conversion starting TODAY July 21st!

[pitguy3]

Re: Here we GO!! Conversion starting TODAY!

7:40 results...

FC: 13
CC: 8
TC: 21
pH: Not Tested
TA: Not Tested

Results are Looking Better!!!


http://www.flickr.com/photos/pitguy3/se ... 763801706/

 

[pitguy3]

Re: Here we GO!! Conversion starting TODAY!

8:40 am results...


FC: 11
CC: 9
TC: 20
pH: Not Tested
TA: Not Tested

Pics are updated! Sure smells good outside! LOL!!

 

[pitguy3]

10:30 results

FC: 9
CC: 8
TC: 17
pH: Not Tested
TA: Not Tested


http://www.flickr.com/photos/pitguy3/se ... 763801706/

So far, we've used 21 bottles of 174 oz Walmart Bleach...

 

[pepsiholic]

Yep, looks like a conversion in progress. Keep up the good work.

I went through about 60 bottles of bleach to complete mine. That may have been a little overkill, because I hadn't ordered my test kit yet and was just guessing. Probably took a week or a little over to complete. It looks like your progressing nicely.

The cost in bleach was a little more expensive than I had estimated, but since the conversion, I only use 1 large jug every 2 days. I tend to keep my chlorine levels a little on the higher side because I don't cover my pool. So my chemical cost went from about $150+ a month with baquacil to about $40+ or- using bleach. Talk about a savings!

 

[pitguy3]

11:45


FC: 8
CC: Not Tested
TC: Not Tested
pH: Not Tested
TA: Not Tested

It's overcast here so I'm gonna keep pouring the bleach to it...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/pitguy3/se ... 763801706/

 

[pitguy3]

1:00 results

FC: 6.5
CC: 5.5
TC: 12
pH: Not Tested
TA: Not Tested

 

[pitguy3]

2:45 results


FC: 10
CC: 4.5
TC: 14.5
pH: 7.6
TA: 130

I am beginning to see the bottom of the pool!!!

My ph is creeping up, should I be concerned at this point?

Pic link http://www.flickr.com/photos/pitguy3/se ... 763801706/

 

[JasonLion]

No, don't worry about the PH. You will get a misleading reading when the FC level is high, so your PH is probably fine.

Your CC level has been coming down nicely, it looks like you are making great progress!

 

[pitguy3]

4:00 update

FC: 13
CC: 4
TC: 17

 

[pitguy3]

5:10 update


FC: 7.5
CC: 4


Time for more Bleach!!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/pitguy3/se ... 763801706/

 

[frustratedpoolmom]

This is amazing progress.

 

[pitguy3]

It pays to do it on your vacation so you can be on it EVERY hour! LOL!!

 

[pitguy3]

7:30 pm results


FC: 15
CC: 3.5

Should I add a little bleach to see if it holds or just wait and check it again at 8:30?

Getting there!!

 

[pitguy3]

8:45 update

FC: 16
CC: 3

Gonna see what it holds at now.. Headed to bed... Hard day being "The Mad Scientist".. LOL!!

Never added anything after the 5:10 update... It's been holding at 15 since then... We did have a little rain but nothing major.. Guess we'll see in the morning..

BTW, the bottom is SOOOO clear!! Can't wait to show yall!!

 

[JasonLion]

You have made wonderful progress today!

 

[pitguy3]

7:15am Day 3 update

FC: 9.5
CC: 3.5

Lost 6.5 FC since 6:30 yesterday evening.. The pool is CLEAR this morning!! Gotta vacuum up some orange goo from the bottom, but otherwise CLEAR!!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/pitguy3/3749300676/

 

[pitguy3]

I now have a new question... As I stated in a previous thread, I had water mold when I was using Bacquagoo... In the process of removing the mold, I had to replace the sand.. Now.. With that being said, since the sand was only exposed to the goo for 2 weeks, do I need to change it again when it is normally done when converting to chlorine? I have already bought it, just curious.. I can always us it somewhere else!

Thanks in advance!!

 

[pitguy3]

8:30 results

FC- 11
CC- 4
TA- 130

We are overcast here right now and I have some appointments I have to go to but I am going to bring it back to 15 and see what it is when I get back...

8:30 pics to come!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/pitguy3/se ... 763801706/

 

[frustratedpoolmom]

I now have a new question... As I stated in a previous thread, I had water mold when I was using Bacquagoo... In the process of removing the mold, I had to replace the sand.. Now.. With that being said, since the sand was only exposed to the goo for 2 weeks, do I need to change it again when it is normally done when converting to chlorine? I have already bought it, just curious.. I can always us it somewhere else!

Thanks in advance!!

Yes, you'll still have to change the sand again. Wait until the FC holds overnight before you do.

 

[pitguy3]

OK back from my appointments and MAN My pool is CLEAR!!!
Here are my 2pm results

FC- .5
CC- 2

I'll be bumping back up to 15 even though we have mostly sunny skies, I know I'm losing ALOT of my chlorine to sunlight, I'd hate to lose any progress I've made in the past 3 days... Pics to come... Ya'll aren't gonna believe the clarity!!

Updated Pictures!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/pitguy3/se ... 763801706/