Help.....Im in conversion confusion

[KatieD]

Thanks for the feedback Dave, and I will start another thread as suggested.

[chlorinebound]

Saturation index -.64
Total dissolved solids 0
Free Chlorine 1.9
Total chlorine 2.0
Combined Chlor. .1
PH 7.1
Cyanuric Acid 29
Copper 0
Iron 0
Total Alkalinity 82
Adjusted Alk. 82
Calcium Hardness 180


added 6.8 gal of Bleach tonight......using what I got from pool store(readings above). and bleach calc.... If anyone has any helpful info other than buy a better test kit- I would appreciate it. I am starting to think I would have spent less draining pool and adding water back..

[chlorinebound]

Morning again, pool still murky, maybe a bit clear on top layer first 8 inches or so,,,I did put some chlorinating tablets in skimmer last night in addidtion to the jugs of bleach.Anyway, going to clean cart. of baquapoodoo. trying to keep the faith....Is there anybody out there?

[aylad]

In order to complete the conversion, you're going to have to get the chlorine up there and KEEP IT THERE--if you're only adding Cl once a day, it's going to take a long, long, long time before your conversion is complete. I suggest testing and adding more Cl a minimum of 2-3 times daily....those on this forum who have converted in 2-3 days were able to test/add every 2-3 hours or so. We're out here....unfortunately, you're the one at poolside, so the best we can do is give you encouragement. It will happen, but you've got to put the effort (and the bleach) into it.

Janet

[chlorinebound]

Well I am happy to inform you that my pool is clearing.....I added some baking soda with approx 8 gal of chl. last night. This morning a little more baking soda and by this afternoon ......I can see the bottom......was it the baking soda? was it the chlorine? was it the tricky way I poured the bleach in the skimmer? I really have no idea....was it the combination of the three actions....I would say it finally gave in to the bleach butt kicking it was getting. I am very happy.......


I really am excited about seeing the bottom. And I have 8 more bottles of Ultra.....My reading this afternoon was 8 so I will use calc....I do have alot of tablets in the skimmer too......

Pool still stinks of bleach....How long will this last and what do I do now?

[aylad]

The bleach is finally working---yay!! What you're smelling is chloramines, which is the Baq being oxidized by the chlorine. The answer? more chlorine! Keep hitting it and stay at 10-15, and the pool WILL clear. I wouldn't add any more baking soda or anything else right now except the bleach.
Janet

[ILHoz]

I just went through this conversion 2 1/2 weeks ago and I also was feeling like I would never see the bottom of my pool again.

my only suggestion for you is chlorine, chlorine, chlorine and trust in those of us that have gone through it. My 13500 gl pool took almost a week and 40 some gallons chlorine.

I am happy to say my pool has never looked better!

Good luck,
Leslie

[duraleigh]

From an earlier post in this thread:

Stay the course, Test and dose accurately (I cannot stress that enough) and your pool will clear......

The 8 gallons of Clorox raised your chlorine to 35.6 PLUS whatever was already present.....so your chlorine was probably 40+ppm.

It's your liner but I would suggest a little more accuracy when you apply the additives to your pool.

[chlorinebound]

I said approx 8 gal. It was more like 6 and it wasnt Ultra so Im not sure what the level was but Im sure you "DAVE" have the answer. I guess I should say thank you to Janet. She has support without sarcasm. Thank you Janet and I will pray for my liner tonight. Dave if you have any helpful things to say great. If not, dont bother responding to my questions. You are beginning to irritate me.