Converting after following terrible advice

[Texas Splash]

Also, why did you dose so far above 15ppm?

Just for Dom's benefit .... Scott was personally advised to increase FC to 30 for a specific period because of his elevated CYA before converting. His situation was a little unique.

 

[domct203]

Just for Dom's benefit .... Scott was personally advised to increase FC to 30 for a specific period because of his elevated CYA before converting. His situation was a little unique.

Yea, leebo’s post before the OP’s reply threw me off, I need to read back a bit again I guess.

So let’s try this tonight Scott,

Once the sun goes down increase your FC to 15ppm. With the pump running wait about a few minutes and retest. Then test again in the morning. Let’s see what happens.

 

[scott407]

Yea, leebo’s post before the OP’s reply threw me off, I need to read back a bit again I guess.

Latest reading. 60° water temp.

FC 16
CC .5
TA 110

I'm going to check again after the sun goes down to start the OCLT if the chlorine gets to 15ppm

 

[scott407]

OCLT results

FC 14.5 CC .5

FC 14 CC .5

After reading the FC and adding the 5 drops of 003 for the CC, the water turns the slightest shade of pink. Not like when adding the 870 powder, but enough to see a difference when after 1 drop of 871.

 

[Leebo]

How’s your water looking???

 

[scott407]

How’s your water looking???

It's clear.

 

[Leebo]

Sounds to me like you’re done. Awesome Job!!! Change out the sand and enjoy your pool.

Congrats! Baqua is no longer a word around your household.

 

[scott407]

Sounds to me like you’re done. Awesome Job!!! Change out the sand and enjoy your pool.

Congrats! Baqua is no longer a word around your household.

Thanks to everyone who helped.

 

[Texas Splash]

 

[YippeeSkippy]

Yippee!! Time to celebrate new clear water, all the money you'll save now and the fun to come!!

Let the good times roll!

Maddie

 

[scott407]

Final reading for this post.

FC - 8.0
CC - 0 to .5 (it never gets even close to the pink it did when it was 2+)
PH - 7.5
TA - 100
CH - 50
CYA - 30

If you're converting, my best advice is follow the guide. DO NOT add CYA before you're finished with the conversion!

Glad to be through this process. Thanks to everyone for your encouragement and help.

 

[JoyfulNoise]

Final reading for this post.

FC - 8.0
CC - 0 to .5 (it never gets even close to the pink it did when it was 2+)
PH - 7.5
TA - 100
CH - 50
CYA - 30

If you're converting, my best advice is follow the guide. DO NOT add CYA before you're finished with the conversion!

Glad to be through this process. Thanks to everyone for your encouragement and help.

Glad to see you're through the conversion. Enjoy your pool and post a question anytime you need help.

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[scott407]

Final reading for this post.

FC - 8.0
CC - 0 to .5 (it never gets even close to the pink it did when it was 2+)
PH - 7.5
TA - 100
CH - 50
CYA - 30

If you're converting, my best advice is follow the guide. DO NOT add CYA before you're finished with the conversion!

Glad to be through this process. Thanks to everyone for your encouragement and help.

5 days later. Wow! I'm so glad to have converted.

 

[YippeeSkippy]

We *told* you you'd love it!! Amazingly clear isn't it? I bet the Bacqua never got it so clear...did it?

Good job! Whatcha gonna do with all the money you're going to save not buying that stuff?

Maddie

 

[kimkats]

Are you sure there is even any water in there?? WOW!

Kim