Do I need to get all the baquacil out before adding the Chlorine? I have been having a problem with Pink Slime.
Hi, I am looking to convert a baquacil pool (15,000 gal) aboveground to Chlorine. Do I need to get all the baquacil out before adding the Chlorine?
- Thread starter DJGaray13
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I am looking on how to convert. Do I need to get all the baquacil out before adding Chlorine? I am nervous about letting it sit without anything since it already has pink slime I can't seem to get rid of.
- Jun 24, 2021
- 12,944
- Pool Size
- 29000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-60 Plus
Here is our conversion guide...
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Convert Your Baqua Pool to Chlorine
This Step-by-step guide will help you transform your pool from Biguanide (Baquacil, SoftSwim hereafter referred to as Baqua) to chlorine. Read more
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- May 3, 2014
- 61,260
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Welcome to the forum.
You use chlorine to remove the Baquacil.
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You use chlorine to remove the Baquacil.
Convert Your Baqua Pool to Chlorine
This Step-by-step guide will help you transform your pool from Biguanide (Baquacil, SoftSwim hereafter referred to as Baqua) to chlorine. Read more
www.troublefreepool.com
- Jun 22, 2014
- 51,375
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
Welcome to TFP! 
The article below outlines the procedures we recommend. Let us know if you have any questions.
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The article below outlines the procedures we recommend. Let us know if you have any questions.
Convert Your Baqua Pool to Chlorine
This Step-by-step guide will help you transform your pool from Biguanide (Baquacil, SoftSwim hereafter referred to as Baqua) to chlorine. Read more
www.troublefreepool.com
- Jun 22, 2014
- 51,375
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
As with any water chemistry issue, be sure to have a TF-Series or Taylor K-2006C test kit in-hand and ready for precise measurements. You'll need it for sure. 
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cartemj06
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If you buy the TF-100 Get the SLAM option! I didn't and I ended up having to go back and order it separately.
If you don't have a magnetic stirrer I would HIGHLY encourage you to get one. You will be testing your FC chlorine levels a lot. I Just did this conversion at the end of last month into this month, and if I hadn't had the magnetic stirrer I would have lost my mind.
If Walmart near you has 10% chlorine it was the best deal going in my area. The second best deal is Rural King 4 gals for 16.99. RK is cheaper but the chlorine isn't as consistent I felt like I had weak and strong bottles. I don't know if Lowe's around me still has liquid, but when they did it was being stored outside in the garden center and it has been in the 90s here so I feel like I would have been paying a premium for sub-par product. So I was willing to pay extra for the consistency. Also pay close attention to the Julian dates on the bottles/cases.
You haven't put your info in your signature yet, what kind of filter do you have? Do you have a way to vacuum to waste?
If you don't have a magnetic stirrer I would HIGHLY encourage you to get one. You will be testing your FC chlorine levels a lot. I Just did this conversion at the end of last month into this month, and if I hadn't had the magnetic stirrer I would have lost my mind.
If Walmart near you has 10% chlorine it was the best deal going in my area. The second best deal is Rural King 4 gals for 16.99. RK is cheaper but the chlorine isn't as consistent I felt like I had weak and strong bottles. I don't know if Lowe's around me still has liquid, but when they did it was being stored outside in the garden center and it has been in the 90s here so I feel like I would have been paying a premium for sub-par product. So I was willing to pay extra for the consistency. Also pay close attention to the Julian dates on the bottles/cases.
You haven't put your info in your signature yet, what kind of filter do you have? Do you have a way to vacuum to waste?