It has rained and is raining and I have added water to the pool. I will test and add bleach take a reading after an hour and will post results. Then I will test in the morning and post the results, and wait for your expert advice
Changing over
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Evening FC 0. Put two gallons of bleach waited an hour checked FC 8.5, cc was 1.5. Added another gallon of bleach waited an hour checked FC 11.5ppm cc.5ppm. So I will check in morning and post. Thanks to all for your help.
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Evening FC 0. Put two gallons of bleach waited an hour checked FC 8.5, cc was 1.5. Added another gallon of bleach waited an hour checked FC 11.5ppm cc.5ppm. So I will check in morning and post. Thanks to all for your help. ( I posted this last night)
This morning I tested and the FC 12 CC 1. So what do you all think?
This morning I tested and the FC 12 CC 1. So what do you all think?
I’m confused, last night you tested at 11.5 and added nothing. Then this morning you tested at 12??
It could have been my mistake in counting drops because last night it was 23 drops and this morning it was 24 drops (I get crossed eyed watching and counting.) it’s probably my mistake.
Got ya.
So two things here,
First is you need to make sure you’re aiming for15ppm FC when you add. Adding less than this is somewhat making the process take longer. If you wish to add only at night now to save money I understand that, but aim for 15ppm. Second is your main focus now is the OCLT. Once you pass the OCLT you’re able to change your sand and finish off the conversion. You’re soooo close. Keep at it.
So two things here,
First is you need to make sure you’re aiming for15ppm FC when you add. Adding less than this is somewhat making the process take longer. If you wish to add only at night now to save money I understand that, but aim for 15ppm. Second is your main focus now is the OCLT. Once you pass the OCLT you’re able to change your sand and finish off the conversion. You’re soooo close. Keep at it.
So testing at dusk gave me 0 FC. I added 3 gallons 10% chlorine. 1 hour later tested got FC 12 CC .5 . It looks like 1 gallon raises FC IN MY POOL 4ppms. I will check it in the morning and post results.
That dropping cc is awesome to see! You are on the right track. Now comes the hard part..........pushing to the end.....it will seem as if it will never end but don't give up now! You are SO close!
Kim
Kim
Ok. This mornin FC 11.5 (drop of .5 from last nights reading) CC .5, ph 7.6, Total alkalinity 40.
- Jun 22, 2014
- 47,802
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
Help me double-check something for Lee who I'm sure will be back shortly ..... But last night you checked the FC and it was 12. When you said after that, "It looks like 1 gallon raises FC IN MY POOL 4ppms." were you referring to that in general, or did you add 1 more gallon after getting the result of 12 (in other words shooting for an FC of 16)? I ask because I know how important it was to maintain an FC of "15" overnight as your starting FC reading for the OCLT.
Thanks for typing out that question Pat!
If your OCLT showed you only lost .5ppm FC from last night until this morning then you're ready to change the sand and add some CYA.
If your OCLT showed you only lost .5ppm FC from last night until this morning then you're ready to change the sand and add some CYA.
No I stopped at 3 gallons. . So there wasn’t any more added after I checked and got the reading of 12ppm. Been vacuuming and brushing down the sides and floor of pool and vacuuming again. Tonight’s reading after adding 3 gallons chlorine (after waiting an hour) was FC 14.5 ppms and CC .5, PH 7.6 and TA 40. Now I will check again in the morning. I feel that it will be like it was this morning (not changing much at all). I will post results but will go ahead and change sand in filter tomorrow along with all hoses.
Happy to report that change over is now complete! Total success! Changed all hoses, sand in filter, washed and bleached ladder. Here are my numbers for this evening: FC-3.5, CC-0, CYA-30, TA-90, PH-7.8. ALL WITHIN SUGGESTED RANGES ON POOL SCHOOL! Thank you all for your help. The water is beautiful! I’m so happy with everything!
SWEET! Now you will have a Trouble Free Pool!!! 
Now I am going to share a couple of links with you to help you keep your pool look like a jewel!
Pool School - ABCs of Pool Water Chemistry
Pool School - Recommended Pool Chemicals (don't go buy all of it. You will not need everything yet or at all for some of it.
Pool School - Recommended Levels (pretty sure you have this one but wanted to make sure)
Pool School - Basic Pool Care Schedule ( as you learn your new pool you will be able to tweak these suggestions to fit you and your pool's needs)
Time to change your signature!!!
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Kim
Now I am going to share a couple of links with you to help you keep your pool look like a jewel!
Pool School - ABCs of Pool Water Chemistry
Pool School - Recommended Pool Chemicals (don't go buy all of it. You will not need everything yet or at all for some of it.
Pool School - Recommended Levels (pretty sure you have this one but wanted to make sure)
Pool School - Basic Pool Care Schedule ( as you learn your new pool you will be able to tweak these suggestions to fit you and your pool's needs)
Time to change your signature!!!
Did you know you can be a supporting member? You get swag and discounts, we get to feed the server and keep it updated=WIN-WIN! Here is the link if you are interested: CLICK HERE to Become a TroubleFreePool.com Supporter!!
Kim
Congratulations......I'm just checking in after finishing opening our pool. We converted last year from Bauqcuil to Chlorine....it was a nightmare, BUT so thankful. After the cost of the conversion I spent little on pool supplies compared to the hundreds on the other. You will not regret the change over. And using the test kit is awesome....never have to go back to the pool store to get crazy results and recommendations to purchase more 'stuff'.