How To Change A Pool From Baquacil To Chlorine

Keith Allen

Keith Allen, a 1979 graduate of Valley City State College, has worked at a variety of jobs including computer operator, medical clinic manager, radio talk show host and potato sorter. For over five years he has worked as a newspaper reporter and historic researcher. His works have appeared in regional newspapers in North Dakota and in "North Dakota Horizons" and "Cowboys and Indians" magazines.

By Keith Allen, eHow Contributor

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Baquacil is a commercial pool treatment product in the biguanides group of products. Both Baquacil and chlorine are used to kill bacteria and inhibit the growth of algae in swimming pools. The Baquacil system contains no chemicals and uses three steps to keep the pool safe. The Baquacil system includes a sanitizing step followed by an oxidizer and stabilization with substances to maintain water clarity. Chlorine is simply added to the pool and monitored to maintain the proper levels. Converting from the Baquacil system to chlorine requires an orderly transition. Does this Spark an idea?

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• Baquacil
• Chlorine
• Shock chemicals
• Chlorine-monitoring equipment
• Filter cleaner

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     Allow the levels of Baquacil in the pool to dissipate. The lower the level of Baquacil the easier the transition to chlorine, according to poolcenter.com. Algicides may still be used during this process. It may take several weeks for the Baquacil levels drop to a level near 0. It is best to go through this process in the spring when the pool is first activated.

     
     

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     Shock the pool. There are various chemicals that can be used to shock the pool. The poolcenter.com website recommends potassium peroxymonosulfate with a suggested application rate of 8 lbs. per 10,000 gallons of pool water. Follow label instructions for the shock. This usually includes using half the material originally, followed by the application of the other half after 48 hours. Continue to run the filter continuously until the water clears. This may require clearing the filter by back-washing.

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Clean the filter. Sand pool filters may require the replacement of the sand. Cartridge filters may also require replacement. In some cases the filters can be cleaned using commercial products designed for clearing filters used in Baquacil protected pools. The final step of clearing the filter involves flushing the filter with flowing water from a garden hose.

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Slowly add chlorine to the pool. The first tablet is a test. If the pool water discolors, the pool owner may need to repeat the shock and cleaning process. If no discoloration occurs, add a second tablet to the pool and allow it to dissolve completely. Continue to add chlorine tablets, one tablet at a time, until the tested level of the chlorine reaches one part per million. Monitor the chlorine levels and add tablets to maintain the 1 ppm level.

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Maintain the chlorine levels and monitor the pool. Use a non-chlorine shock process if the pool requires shocking during the first year.

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