Converting Baquacil to Chlorine

[Watermom]

Try to keep your chlorine level at 15 ppm.

[tgilbert]

Just curious....is it to my advantage to add a chlorine tab to the skimmer basket to help maintain the chlorine level during conversion?

[Watermom]

I would just stick with bleach only during the conversion.

[tgilbert]

OK...thanks! I think I'm close to turning the corner on the Baquacil battle. Although the water is still cloudy and slightly dull rust in color...it no longer changes color when bleach is added. It also seems to be holding FC level better since the mid-day dose.

It would be nice to have a clear pool over the weekend.

[tgilbert]

Just curious, again! Right now my water color and clarity resembles an amusement part water ride. When it begins to clear, is it a slow process or an "overnight" type process? I'm into day 3 of the conversion. I'm trying to keep the chlorine level and FC level around 15 ppm. But it can change quickly when it changes.

[KWBourn]

Just keep the clorine levels up till you water clears and you will be happy with your desicion ti convert. I had the same problems with baquacil. When I converted I did not have a good kit and it took longer than it should have but it was worth it. I got the kit (ps223) and a lot of help form people here and I have a great pool with little to no problems for 3 years now.

[eyesfinallyopened]

tgilbert,
I've read your thread and wondered if you got the results you wanted.

--Deborah

[tgilbert]

Yes I did. I'm just getting around to posting this reply...but my conversion from Baquacil to Chlorine completed in 7 days with the result being a crystal clear pool. I probably could have done it quicker but I didn't want to push it. I added 2 gal. of bleach - 3 times a day for 7 days and the pool was clear. I have since washed the filter and replaced the sand. The pool is now in maintenance mode at a fraction of the cost of Baquasil.

[eyesfinallyopened]

Glad to hear it. --Deborah

[LynnR]

I too am tired of the cost and battle of a Baquacil pool.We are wanting to convert and I have read these posts but am still kinda lost.Our water level is low and we are trying to decide to change or not.If we do not of course we will have to add water then remove the chlorine(pain in the butt).The Baquacil levels are extremely low so I really don't know where to start.Do I need to get a shock that goes with the chlorine stuff or just use bleach? I am sorry that I am so lost but I need your help.Hope I didn't make this too confusing .Thank you