To switch from chlorine to Baquacil, start by discontinuing the use of chlorine products and wait for chlorine levels to drop to zero. Test the water for chlorine and pH levels before adding Baquacil according to manufacturer's instructions. It may also be necessary to clean or replace the filter system to prevent any residual chlorine from affecting the Baquacil effectiveness.
No, you do not have to change the water but you do need to wait until the CL reading is 0 before adding Baquacil or there will be a reaction and the water will turn green.
No, you should not mix chlorine with Baquacil as they are not compatible chemicals. Mixing them together can cause a chemical reaction that may produce harmful or toxic fumes, and could also reduce the effectiveness of both products in maintaining water quality. It's best to follow the manufacturer's recommendations for each product separately.
I have been using Baquacil for 18 years in an in-ground pool. I used chlorine in an above ground pool prior. The cost difference is obvious. Starting off new, Baquacil is very expensive. As the years go on, the cost of the sanitizer drops dramatically because of the baquacil buildup in the water. You dont have the chlorine smell and the eye burning. I recommend washing the baquacil from your hair since the hair tends to get heavy after swimming. Foaming is also a problem with baquacil. I still prefer baquacil and intend to use it after I install a new liner next year.
To measure chlorine in a Baquacil pool, you can use a test kit specifically designed for non-chlorine pools. These kits typically test for the sanitizer levels in Baquacil pools, such as hydrogen peroxide and peroxide-based products. Follow the instructions on the test kit to accurately measure the sanitizer levels in your Baquacil pool.
"Shocking" a baquacil pool. It is a non-chlorine Oxidizer used to help maintain good water clarity by oxidizing organtic compounds in the water from swimmer and other enviornmental debris.
You would be safest using Baquacil pH Increaser, which is a high purity, highly active dry alkaline product used to raise pool pH. In non-Baquacil pool water, both Soda Ash and Hydrochloric acid are used to raise pH levels. Pool shops are a good place to seek advice also.
No, bromine and Baquacil are different chemicals used in water treatment for pools and hot tubs. Bromine is a chemical element often used as an alternative to chlorine, while Baquacil is a branded name for a formulation of polyhexamethylene biguanide (PHMB) and is used as a non-chlorine sanitizer.
A major DO for Baquacil is chemically cleaning the filter MONTHLY.
If you have Baquacil Test Strips then going to the Pool Center would not be necessary, you can just do it yourself and adjust the readings.
Baquacil pool care systems try following the link below
Yes, "Baquashock", "Baquacil Shock", and "Baquacil Shock and Oxidizer" are all synonymous. Baquacil has been changing the names through the evolution but it's the same product. Most companies are now selling it as "Oxidizer (Shock)" - http://www.backyardexpress.com/baquaspa-oxidizer-shock.html