TFP, I just began the conversion from Bacquacil to chlorine about a week ago, before I discovered your site. I followed a different set of instructions from another site ( Swim University ). The instructions were-- after establishing a 7.4-7.6 Ph level, to :
1. Add 4 lb of non chlorine SHOCK / per 10K gal of water
2. Start adding chlorine slowly ( dissolve one 3" tab at a time ) until you get a reading of 1ppm
3. Begin normal routine for chlorine
I am at Step #2 and started to slowly add chlorine and the water is a hazy light green/turquoise color
This recommendation is in STARK contrast to your procedure, so I have two questions. 1) what is wrong with what is being suggested, and 2) will it work for me to begin your process event though I have already started this one?
1. Add 4 lb of non chlorine SHOCK / per 10K gal of water
2. Start adding chlorine slowly ( dissolve one 3" tab at a time ) until you get a reading of 1ppm
3. Begin normal routine for chlorine
I am at Step #2 and started to slowly add chlorine and the water is a hazy light green/turquoise color
This recommendation is in STARK contrast to your procedure, so I have two questions. 1) what is wrong with what is being suggested, and 2) will it work for me to begin your process event though I have already started this one?