May the fun begin - conversion of 15 yr Baquacil pool

[Matt_PEBKAC_Oh]

Tested at 315pm
FC was down to 4
pH doesn't want to rise much even though I have added baking soda a few times in small increments the past 24-48 hrs. Have not tested Alkalinity since starting the process. Will run that test tonight.

When things get somewhat stabilized, adding the CYA I read about a sock. Any old sock will do or what is the process for this?

 

[kellyfair]

Tested at 315pm
FC was down to 4
pH doesn't want to rise much even though I have added baking soda a few times in small increments the past 24-48 hrs. Have not tested Alkalinity since starting the process. Will run that test tonight.

When things get somewhat stabilized, adding the CYA I read about a sock. Any old sock will do or what is the process for this?

If you have real skimmer socks you could use that, or I won’t lie, I’ve used old gym socks, and once, an old plush Eeyore sock that lost its mate!

 

[crusemm]

I take any sock that has lost it's mate and sacrifice it to the pool gods. Stuff it full of dry CYA, tie it off to a net pole and hang it in front of a pool return.

 

[Leebo]

There’s no need to worry about cya or pH at this point. Keeping the FC up at 15ppm and brushing frequently are the sole concerns at this point.

 

[Matt_PEBKAC_Oh]

There’s no need to worry about cya or pH at this point. Keeping the FC up at 15ppm and brushing frequently are the sole concerns at this point.

Ok, thank you. Advice is greatly appreciated!

 

[Matt_PEBKAC_Oh]

End of Day 3 last night, at 8pm FC was down to 6.5 probably due to sunlight maybe. I pulled the light out of its niche and as normal, baqua-white mold crapola was there. Cleaned out as best possible. Added about a gallon of 12.5% and put at least 2 qts near the niche. Netted as much goop as I could from the niche.

Around 930p I checked again, 17ppm... highest reading so far. Fished out more white mold that I could see by flashlight. Pool was getting pretty clear.

Day 4.
This morning FC was down to 12.5 and looking very clear, still tinted. Can see clearly to deepest end. Picture of the robot cleaning the deep end attached. Added a few qts of 12.5%.

I plan to brush as able today, vaccuum this evening and retest and add what is needed.

 

[Texas Splash]

Starting to get on top of that thing. Good job. Keep it going!

 

[Matt_PEBKAC_Oh]

FC down to 6 or so by noon. Added 1/2 - 2/3 gallon. Pool clean and clear, still a green tint to it.

 

[magiteck]

Hey, it's starting to look like one of your typical "Non-TFP" pools now. Next step, TFP Clear.

 

[kellyfair]

You are going to be in that thing this weekend! (depending on temp)

 

[Matt_PEBKAC_Oh]

You are going to be in that thing this weekend! (depending on temp)

55 for daytime temp, 70% chance of rain, 16mph gusts. Most like not unless I ingest some Jägermeister!

 

[Matt_PEBKAC_Oh]

Final for Day 4.
FC 13.5
CC 2 5
Added 3 cup (generous cups)
Tally after day 4, 20.5 gallons of 12.5% sodium hypochorite.

 

[Matt_PEBKAC_Oh]

Good morning, welcome to Day 5.
Cloudy, breezy, 47 degrees in NW Ohio.
FC 14.5
CC 2.5
pH 7.3 - 7.4

Water clear but still a tad green. Early morning, a bit of glare from the surface but the water is very clear.

 

[Matt_PEBKAC_Oh]

Couple of midday photos. Have not added anything since last night, no time to test since this AM.

 

[Flying Tivo]

Coming along nicely!

 

[Mdragger88]

 

[Matt_PEBKAC_Oh]

Tonight by 9pm, FC was down to 1, CC was about 1-1.5 range. Pool was practically clear, too mee still a little green but the wife said it was getting back to the light blue, pool wall color (but I'm color blind so who the heck knows).

I have added 1.3 gallons of 12.5% as recommended by poolmath page. The pH test came back still a tad under 7.2 if I am seeing correctly. I tried the Alk test, seemed to be 75-80 which was up from last week's 55-60ish.

Since I am planning soon to install the RJ-30, I tried the salt test. Turned milky but by 4th drop, brown. I never saw it get red. Was just curious what it would do.

I do plan to test FC one more time around 1030p to allow the chlorine added earlier to circulate.

If it doesn't drop much overnight, then next is to change out the filter? I am replacing the old sand filter for a new DE.

 

[Matt_PEBKAC_Oh]

The last post, didnt post at 9pm like I thought.

Just tested and FC is at 16, CC 2. See how it reads in 8-9 hours.

 

[Leebo]

With your 2ppm CC level it’s clear there’s still something consuming your chlorine. Let’s see what a good Overnight Chlorine Loss Test shows, but I suspect you’re still not there just yet.

 

[Matt_PEBKAC_Oh]

With your 2ppm CC level it’s clear there’s still something consuming your chlorine. Let’s see what a good Overnight Chlorine Loss Test shows, but I suspect you’re still not there just yet.

Day 6 640am
FC down 11.5
CC 2