Not to thread-jack, but the same issue exists for those of us trying to educate our relatives and friends with new pools. It is really hard to convince someone not to use that nice in-line chlorinator that was a "freebie" with their pool purchase.
My neighbor only came around after 6 years when she could not keep her pool clear no matter how high she set her chlorinator or how much algacide she used. I tested her pool and the CYA was off the chart. There was no way she was going to drain and refill, so I got her to use bleach for a few months and was able to convince her to go SWG (letting the CYA drift down due to splashout and rain fill).
My in-laws just put up an AG pool - "free" in-line trichlor chlorinator. There was no way they were going to spring for a SWG or use bleach - yet. I got them to use baking soda to adjust the TA, not worry about CH, "shock" with bleach (when filling) and NOT add any CYA to start (can you believe that the "starter" kit came with CYA and Trichlor!!). I told them that they will eventually have problems - at that point maybe I can ease them into a better solution.
At least I can't get fired for trying to bring them to the light!
My neighbor only came around after 6 years when she could not keep her pool clear no matter how high she set her chlorinator or how much algacide she used. I tested her pool and the CYA was off the chart. There was no way she was going to drain and refill, so I got her to use bleach for a few months and was able to convince her to go SWG (letting the CYA drift down due to splashout and rain fill).
My in-laws just put up an AG pool - "free" in-line trichlor chlorinator. There was no way they were going to spring for a SWG or use bleach - yet. I got them to use baking soda to adjust the TA, not worry about CH, "shock" with bleach (when filling) and NOT add any CYA to start (can you believe that the "starter" kit came with CYA and Trichlor!!). I told them that they will eventually have problems - at that point maybe I can ease them into a better solution.
At least I can't get fired for trying to bring them to the light!