Ok. We left it alone during the hot sun. It was 10ppm this morning but, when she tested this evening, it wouldn’t turn pink.
Does that mean the FC is 0?
Does that mean the FC is 0?
Another Baquacil to Salt Conversion with several questions.
- Thread starter RidingMann
- Start date
- Jul 21, 2013
- 53,029
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Yep, and that’s actually expected at this point. Right now you’re looking at a dichotomy, you can add during the day to speed the process or add only at night to save money. With no CYA in the water during the day the majority of the chlorine will be consumed by the sun but some will be breaking down the Baquacil.
I figured as much..... dang!
Putting 50(ish) gallons a day in is disheartening.
I’ll report back with how it goes.
Putting 50(ish) gallons a day in is disheartening.
I’ll report back with how it goes.
13.5 this morning. We're finally making some headway!
- Jul 21, 2013
- 53,029
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Around 400ppm of chlorine!
What would you have done if you known that before you began?
Are you asking what I would have done if I knew it would take that much?
- Jul 21, 2013
- 53,029
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
The only thing I’d do differently is not start out unprepared.
It hasn’t been a fun process but, I feel like in the end we will have a much cleaner/healthier pool. The fact that it took that much means there was quite a bit of organic matter in the water (despite being quite clear).
- Jul 21, 2013
- 53,029
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Just wondering what we can tell folks better without scaring them of what will be involved. Always impossible to predict how much chlorine an individual pool will need.
I’m not sure that you could have said/done anything better.
The test kit was absolutely mentioned in the instructions, I simply didn’t pay attention, despite that being a key piece of equipment.
Once we’re all done, I’ll post a detailed recap for future reference.
Right now, the CYA is at ~15.
When and how much should we add?
Also, I was able to trade some left over Baquacil for some stabilizer at the pool store.
Is this stuff ok?
The hand holding isn’t over yet! ?
When and how much should we add?
Also, I was able to trade some left over Baquacil for some stabilizer at the pool store.
Is this stuff ok?
The hand holding isn’t over yet! ?
- Jul 21, 2013
- 53,029
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
That stabilizer is fine. Add it to raise CYA to 60 for the SWG. You are going to need about 10lbs.
I'm late in catching up to this thread again but with this post I just want to remind everyone that RidingMann has a huge pool! Much larger than most of the pools we see using Baqua and converting.
Big pool=bigger costs. No matter what you're doing to it.
But I'm pleased to say after the conversion is over his pool will be much cheaper to run now and far, far cleaner!
Maddie
Is the conversion over? If so....time to get jiggy with the FC/CYA chart! Until you start up the SWG, you'lll be using the Non-SWG Guide for how much FC to strive for.
FC/CYA Levels
Wait.....the directions say to add 30ppm CYA and keep the FC at 15.... so I would say 15ppm is till your goal and then continue to recheck your CCs in the AM. Two days of 0.5 CCs and you'll be done, it says in the directions!! Woot!
Maddie
FC/CYA Levels
Wait.....the directions say to add 30ppm CYA and keep the FC at 15.... so I would say 15ppm is till your goal and then continue to recheck your CCs in the AM. Two days of 0.5 CCs and you'll be done, it says in the directions!! Woot!
Maddie
When its time to start up the SWG, first you'll want to make sure you have the K-1766 Salt Test Kit in hand. Test your water first for what salt it might already contain. All that bleach certainly left some behind!
Then using PoolMath, add whatever amount of salt your SWG needs. Don't go whole hog on this.. add a bit less and see. Brush! Brush! Brush! and keep pump running and SWG *off*.
Don't turn your SWG on for another day after adding salt as a big swooosh! of salt running thru the system messes the SWG's little inner brain up. GIve it a long day to dissolve and get mixed in well.
Crank up the SWG (possibly tweak) and follow the FC/CYA guide for SWG pools now.
Maddie
Then using PoolMath, add whatever amount of salt your SWG needs. Don't go whole hog on this.. add a bit less and see. Brush! Brush! Brush! and keep pump running and SWG *off*.
Don't turn your SWG on for another day after adding salt as a big swooosh! of salt running thru the system messes the SWG's little inner brain up. GIve it a long day to dissolve and get mixed in well.
Crank up the SWG (possibly tweak) and follow the FC/CYA guide for SWG pools now.
Maddie
Conversion is over. We’ve added CYA. It’s 65 right now but, we’re down to 0 FC.Is the conversion over? If so....time to get jiggy with the FC/CYA chart! Until you start up the SWG, you'lll be using the Non-SWG Guide for how much FC to strive for.
FC/CYA Levels
Wait.....the directions say to add 30ppm CYA and keep the FC at 15.... so I would say 15ppm is till your goal and then continue to recheck your CCs in the AM. Two days of 0.5 CCs and you'll be done, it says in the directions!! Woot!
Maddie
Wasn’t sure which way to go next....
- Jul 21, 2013
- 53,029
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Your CYA is 70 and your Target FC is 5 with a SWG. See FC/CYA Levels
Turn on your SWG and add 5 PPM of LC to get your water up to target. Then test FC daily and adjust SWG % up or down until FC stays around 5.