conversion

[GraceByDesign]

Thanks Janet! I guess it IS pretty important to know WHEN the conversion is complete!

[bwalsh1]

Thanks for all of the help and input so far. I am sorry to be a pest but like everyone else on this great site I am a little nervous. Can I use any kind of bleach and will chlorine work in its place?? Also how many gallons at 1 time should I be adding to this ?? Not total I know but do I want to try 5 gallons at a time. Thanks. I am not afraid of the strange colors you should see what color the Baq has it at now which is my last straw after only a year and why I am finally ready to convert. Thanks again for any and all guidance.

[GraceByDesign]

Thanks for all of the help and input so far. I am sorry to be a pest but like everyone else on this great site I am a little nervous.

I am a little nervous to answer, as it seems like I am always forgetting some bit of info, but so you don't have to wait long for an answer, I will post what I know!

Can I use any kind of bleach and will chlorine work in its place??

You should use plain, unscented regular (5.25%) or ultra (6%) bleach, or liquid chlorine (usually 10% or 12.5%. read http://www.poolforum.com/pf2/showthread.php?t=4585 for more info on that.

Also how many gallons at 1 time should I be adding to this ?? Not total I know but do I want to try 5 gallons at a time.

As many as needed to get you to 15ppm. The Baqua will eat up the bleach very quickly at first.

Thanks. I am not afraid of the strange colors you should see what color the Baq has it at now which is my last straw after only a year and why I am finally ready to convert. Thanks again for any and all guidance.

Good luck with your conversion!

[bwalsh1]

Great thanks again for the quick reply and all the help. I am going to start tonight. I do have 1 more question I have a 26' sand filter and to vacuum to waste sucks out 5 X more water that I can add. After the conversion I am going to have the sand changed or switch filters. Will it hurt to just backwash as normal???

[GraceByDesign]

Cannot answer the backwashing question, but you will have to change out your sand. No need for a new filter.

[bwalsh1]

I knew about changing the sand but the Leslies by me recommended upgrading to a new DH filter for only $50.00 more than a sand change so I was thinking of doing that. If anybody does know about the backwash and vacuum questions please let me know. Thanks - Nervous but Excited