Baquacil conversion questions
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Just changed filter sand and the filter psi is just under 15. I thought it might be a little lower than that. Is that an acceptable psi level for new sand?
Thanks for all the help, but I have one more question. What do I do next year when I open the pool now that the conversion is done? Is there a good link or page on opening and closing?
Thanks.
Thanks.
Opening next year is simple. Next year you just balance your levels and you will be good to go (unless you get algae over the winter).
Ok, maybe this will be my last question, but I'm not making any promises. I have been at .5 or less CC for 2 days now, however, the CYA just went in yesterday and is not in full effect. Can I still take my FC down to normal levels or do I need to keep it at 15ppm for the next week until CYA is testable?
You can move CL to normal levels.
Here are some handy links for you.
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ABC's of Pool Water Chemistry
Recommended Levels
and links to opening and closing the pool.
http://www.troublefreepool.com/content/146-closing-an-in-ground-pool
http://www.troublefreepool.com/content/147-opening-your-winterized-above-ground-pool
Here are some handy links for you.
Please update your signature described here, What we need to know to answer your questions
ABC's of Pool Water Chemistry
Recommended Levels
and links to opening and closing the pool.
http://www.troublefreepool.com/content/146-closing-an-in-ground-pool
http://www.troublefreepool.com/content/147-opening-your-winterized-above-ground-pool
As soon as the CYA is dissolved in the water, it is in "full effect." It only takes a week to show up on the tests (often it shows up much sooner), however once it's in the water it's doing it's job. Go ahead and lower your chlorine levels down some and enjoy your new pool. Keep brushing often and very soon that last .5CC will likely disappear too.
Good Job!
Good Job!
The one thing to watch for is the CC level. If CC goes above 0.5 you should go back to shock level for your CYA level. It is fairly common for CC to come back up for a few more days when you lower FC, though it doesn't always happen. If you do have to do this, with CYA in the water you won't be using nearly as much chlorine, so this will still be easier than it has been up to now.
If CYA is already working, how come I went from 4ppm this morning and down to 0ppm by lunch time? Should that happen? Still at .5 or lower CC when I had cl to test.
5.25 pounds to my 23,000 gallon pool. It calls for about another .25 pounds, but 5.25 was exactly 3 bottles and from what I've read I would rather have to add more CYA then have put in too much.
You are reading correctly. Give it several days, and re-test. Then decide. Base your current FC for what you targeted on Cya, and you're good.
Bottles?
Did you buy liquid CYA or granular/solid CYA?
If you bought liquid, it's in effect as soon as it is poured in. Granular can take a while to dissolve. Reason I ask is because you said bottles.
Did you buy liquid CYA or granular/solid CYA?
If you bought liquid, it's in effect as soon as it is poured in. Granular can take a while to dissolve. Reason I ask is because you said bottles.