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Baquacil to Chlorine Conversion

1. If possible, allow BAQUACIL SANITIZER AND ALGISTAT level to naturally drop to 25 ppm or partially drain and refill to dilute the BAQUACIL SANITIZER AND ALGISTAT concentration in the pool. This will shorten the conversion time.

2. Adjust the pH to 6.8-7.0 (in highly buffered pools, try to get the pH as close to 7.0 as possible, avoiding excessive acid addition.)

3. Add four pounds of POOLIFE® Non-Chlorine Oxidizer per 10,000 gallons of pool water to neutralize the SANITIZER AND ALGISTAT. Water may become a clear green.

4. Run filter continuously for 24-48 hours.

5. Test the BAQUACIL SANITIZER AND ALGISTAT level.
Continue to repeat steps 3 and 4 until the BAQUACIL SANITIZER AND ALGISTAT level is at or below 10 ppm. Once this level has been achieved, continue with conversion procedure.

6. Adjust pH to 7.2-7.6

7. Shock treat daily (preferably in the evening) with POOLIFE® TurboShock® (1 lb. per 10,000 gallons) or POOLIFE® Rapid Shock® (1 lb. per 10,000 gallons). Follow all label directions.

  • Because of a likely high chlorine demand, shocking may be required for 7-10 days in some cases to restore a blue color. A high BAQUACIL OXIDIZER level in the water will result in a higher chlorine demand.
  • If a significant amount of precipitate forms, brush the pool regularly and filter continuously to remove. Do not allow the precipitate to settle. Extended contact with the pool surface may result in staining.

8. Once a free available chlorine residual has been established with a combined chlorine level of less than 0.2 ppm, balance the water chemistry, add POOLIFE® Intensive Stain Prevention per label directions, and begin with routine chlorination using your preferred POOLIFE® Primary Sanitizer. If converting to a Salt Chlorine Generator, wait one full season before installing.

Free Available Chlorine should be maintained between 1 and 4 ppm and should be tested daily.

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Greece

1186 Manitou Road
Hilton, NY 14468

585-392-7711

Mon - Fri: 9am - 7pm
Sat: 9am - 5pm
Sun: 11am - 4pm

East Rochester

825 Fairport Road
East Rochester,
NY 14445

585-383-0700

Mon - Fri: 10am - 7pm
Sat: 9am - 5pm
Sun: 11am - 4pm

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