Finally looks like we will have a full week without snow and nighttime temps in the mid 20's. Didn't want to start my conversion until I was fairly certain I wouldn't have frozen equipment, etc. to deal with. To update, I have deep cleaned my filter, replaced the seal and o-ring inside my pump with high-quality aftermarkets, re-taped all threads on my PVC fittings, and drained and refilled about 1/3 of my water with spring rains (and snow melt!) I have secured all my Chlorine and other chemicals to get underway. My Baquacil strips now show no residual oxidizer, and only a slight amount of sanitizer remaining. My water temp is now up to 55 degrees. I think I'm ready to go! Readings today using my new TF-100 kit, at 1:30 p.m.: PH 7.4, CH 250, TA 90, and of course, no Chlorine or Combined Chlorine. CYA is also 0, to be added once we are near the finish line.
Should I try to clean the solar cover and winter cover to remove the Baquacil residue (and with what?) or just consider replacing them and starting over? Neither is new. Also, in looking under the winter cover with a light, I can see what appears to be dead algae on the bottom. I know we had an algae bloom late in the season, and I pounded it with three gallons of oxidizer prior to closing. I'm planning on vacuuming that to waste prior to starting. Otherwise, the floor looks quite clean, the sides don't feel slippery, and the water is very clear. I believe I have read "How To Convert Your Bacqua Pool To Chlorine" at least a dozen times! Did I miss anything?
Should I try to clean the solar cover and winter cover to remove the Baquacil residue (and with what?) or just consider replacing them and starting over? Neither is new. Also, in looking under the winter cover with a light, I can see what appears to be dead algae on the bottom. I know we had an algae bloom late in the season, and I pounded it with three gallons of oxidizer prior to closing. I'm planning on vacuuming that to waste prior to starting. Otherwise, the floor looks quite clean, the sides don't feel slippery, and the water is very clear. I believe I have read "How To Convert Your Bacqua Pool To Chlorine" at least a dozen times! Did I miss anything?