Looking to "convert" to BBB? Have questions though.

[troykristoffer]

If there's one thing I've learned from my new home's pool, its ask here first, save headaches later.

I am interested in switching from Chlorine Pucks to BBB. Honestly, this is my first season, and aside from the recent algaecide foam nightmare, it has been chrystal clear and easy to maintain with the pucks.

I have noticed my CYA creeping up and realize this is not good, which is why I was looking into the BBB.

My questions are as follows:

1. How do I start? Just shock the pool with 1243 gallons of chlorox? Or do I have to do some dance to prepare the puck-chlorinated water for chlorox?
2. Do I have to empty the pool first to get rid of the CYA?
3. Speaking of CYA, I've read that it doesnt break down and go away. How do I get rid of it then? (Ignore this question if the answer to #2 is yes.)
4. Where the heck do you get all that bleach? My local supermarket doesnt carry more than probably 10 gallons of plain bleach on the shelf...(maybe in back?) how long would that last me?
5. I read about this "formula" that tells me how much bleach to use in my pool. What is it?
6. Would it be better just to continue using the pucks til the end of this season and start out with the BBB next season?
7. I'd rather not convert if its going to put the pool out of commission for a large chunk of the remaining pool season. How long does conversion take? (i.e. How long will it take before I can swim again?)
8. Haha... can I use the scented bleach and have a flowery smelling pool?
9. If I continue using pucks how do you control CYA?
10. What exactly happens when CYA gets too high again? ( I know what its purpose is, but cant remember what the problem it causes is. )

Thank you profuseley to anyone who takes the time to answer my questions.