Directions to Change Baquacil in a Pool to Chlorine
- 1). Allow the remaining levels of Baquacil to disperse. Making the level of Baquacil lower means the transition to a chlorine system will be much easier. This process may take a while, possibly up to several weeks for the Baqucil level to reach zero. The best time to undergo this transition is once your pool is first open, sometime in spring usually. You can still use other chemicals such as algaecide during this process.
- 2). Place shock treatment into the pool water. You can use a number of chemicals to do this. Make sure you follow the manufacturer's directions when applying shock to the pool. Keep the filter running until the water becomes completely clear. You might want to backwash the filter if the water takes more than a week to clear.
- 3). Clean out the filter unit on the pool. If you have a sand filter, you may need to replace the sand, especially if it is dirty and discolored. You may also need to replace the cartridge if using a cartridge filter. Flush out whichever filter you are using completely with a garden hose and water to get the cleanest flow possible.
- 4). Add chlorine to the pool. Use chlorine tablets to do this slowly in order for best results and the best measurement. If you see the water becoming discolored, shock the pool again. Add a second tablet if no discoloration occurs in the water. Repeat this process until the level of chlorine reaches one part per million. Test this level with pool water test strips.
- 5). Continue to monitor the chlorine levels in the pool. If there is a rapid change in the discoloration of the water, add shock treatment and then more chlorine. Continuously test the water using test strips.