Hello, I am following the instructions of my local pool store in making the switch to chlorine (from BAQ), and they have me lowering the BAQ level to less than 10 ppm before I start adding chorine shock. I believe the goal is to minimize the "baqua-goo". To achieve this goal, I have been doing repeated cycles of adjusting my ph to 7.0, then adding 12 lbs of non-chlorine shock to my 15,000 gallon above ground 24 ft round pool. It costs me about $75 each time I do it, and after 2 cycles my BAQ levels have gone from 63 ppm (at opening) to around 50 ppm.
Question One: I have a case of Baquicil oxidizer that will go unused. It is a non-chlorine (hydogen peroxide) shock. Can I use that instead of buying a powder version?
Question 2: Is it worth the expense to avoid the baqua-goo? I have done a lot of research (how if found this amazingly helpful site) and no one else follows this protocol - they go straight to shock.
Appreciate any advice you might have.
Thanks.
Question One: I have a case of Baquicil oxidizer that will go unused. It is a non-chlorine (hydogen peroxide) shock. Can I use that instead of buying a powder version?
Question 2: Is it worth the expense to avoid the baqua-goo? I have done a lot of research (how if found this amazingly helpful site) and no one else follows this protocol - they go straight to shock.
Appreciate any advice you might have.
Thanks.