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Do you get less algae when using baquacil rather than chlorine?
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Do you have more algae when using baquacil vs chlorine?
No. Actually it is more common to acquire algae in a Chlorine pool. The Baquacil Performance Algaecide is the strongest algaecide they make and very effective against killing algae. Maintaining the Oxidizer and Sanitizer readings do a great job of preventing algae where with a CL pool, in hot temps as soon as the CL reading drops below 1 the pool starts to turn green and the floors and walls feel slimy.
If you start using chlorine where once you had Bacquacil what does it do?
Chlorine is not compatible with baquacil. Nor is the saline (salt) system. For info on how to convert off baquacil e-mail me and I will reply with instructions.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of baquicil?
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.
You currently have an above ground pool using a Baquacil not chlorine based system Can you convert this system to salt without problems?
You first have to convert the pool to a chlorine system As a salt water system is a chlorine system.
What is a sand-like residue on the bottom of your above ground pool and how can you get rid of it?
Sounds like you have water mold. We had the same problem. We use baquacil chemicals instead of chlorine. Baquacil ultra is made to get rid of the mold. It worked for us. If you are using chlorine, you may need to see if there is a chemical to use for it.
How do you get rid of algae using pristine blue?
As with all products that advertise " no chlorine" NOT SO! You should use chlorine to SANITIZE the water. The extra shock that this provides will keep your pool free of algae especially with the use of the product you mentioned.
What are some good algae control solutions for a swimming pool?
There are a wide variety of solutions when it comes to controlling algae in swimming pools. The best and most widely used method for controlling algae is by using chlorine.
I have a swimming pool that uses baquacil I have had an algae problem for 3years it is brown and covers the entire pool I brush vacuum and add a lot of algaeside about every 5 days This is not working?
Follow the specific rules for removing the product mentioned. Some of them would be: stop using Baq. and dispose of any remaining at a facility for hazardous waste. draining the pool cleaning the filter completely chlorine wash the entire pool flush the plumbing refill with fresh water use liquid chlorine, salt/chlorine generator
What is the cause of green algae in pool?
Algae are a very simple type of plant, and like all plants they need water, food, and sunlight. There are different types, the most common being one of the varieties of green, but there is also yellow "mustard" algae, and the dreaded "black" algae which is hard to get rid of. Chlorine, Bromine, or an alternative like Baquacil is added to a pool to make it a hostile environment for algae and bacteria. If the chemical composition of the water is kept properly, algae shouldn't be able to grow in a pool. However, if the chemical level drops too far, algae can grow. They feed on phosphates and other trace chemicals in the water, and use the energy from sunlight to "power" their food-making process. One way that algae can get a "jump-start" is if there is organic debris in the pool like leaves, grass clippings, flower petals, etc. This organic debris is a prime source of fresh algae spores, and it will also react with the chlorine or other purifying chemical in the water, in effect using it up, causing the chemical levels to drop. To avoid this double-whammy, daily get organic debris out of the pool and skimmer baskets. If you have an algae problem in your pool, see your local pool store for chemicals to "shock" the pool by boosting the chlorine content briefly, an algaecide for the specific type of algae you have, and a treatment to remove the phosphates from the water to prevent future algae growth. NEGLECT.
How do you get rid of visible green algae if the chlorine level in your pool is a little high but the water is balanced and the stabilizer good?
They are on the right. --> Use pool shock. Double shock it to get rid of algae. Start using "No-Phos" or "Phos-Free". This eliminates the food for algae. Use an algacide to kill the existing algae. Brush all the surfaces of the pool every day to keep algae from latching onto the walls. Vacumn and backwash twice a week to get rid of the dead algae. Make sure your pH is correct so the chemicals can work properly. Once your water is clean, keep using the No Phos product every week. This has saved us hundreds of dollars in chemical use. I'm not sure what you mean by "the water is balanced", but if it means that your PH and Alkalinity levels are ok, then I would suggest making sure that the chlorine levels you're checking are for Free Chlorine, not Total Chlorine (there is a difference). If the Free Chlorine is fine, then as the first guy said, I would shock the pool. If your Free Chlorine dips below the normal levels, however, you should use chlorinating shock. That way the chlorine jumps up, and any chlorine tablets you add into the pool will keep the chlorine level high. Once the algae is dead, brush the entire pool (including the walls, floor, and any stairs, ladders, lights, or other objects that are in the pool). Brushing the pool stops the algae from sticking to anything in the pool, and allows it to be picked up by your filter. After you brush the pool, run the pump, and clean the filter when necessary. You'll know the algae is dead when the pool stops being green - the green color is chlorophyll, which is the chemical that the algae uses to get energy using photosynthesis.
How long does it take for us to get in a pool if you put acid?
only about an hour if you are using baquacil
Is chlorine or baquacil better?
We have used Baquacil for the past 15 years in our pool. There have been no real problems BUT it is horrible with Algae!!! I mean horrible! You will spend a ton of money on shock and other products to fight this problem. With chlorine, the shock is much cheaper and will kill that algae on the spot. We could not afford to open our pool for the past 2 years because the cost of Baquacil and/or its compeditor Splashes was too great. We have a 30,000 gallon inground pool and the chemicals were costing upwards of $600 a season and we STILL fought the algae. Scrubbing the sides of your pool everyday takes all the fun out of having it! Enzymes were helpful but also expensive.Both Chlorine and Baquacil have advantages and disadvantages. Chlorine is a much stronger santizer, therefore killing bacteria almost instantly. With that comes the possibility for skin and eye irritation, bleached hair and bathing suits, it can also bleach the liner and once the CL reading is that high it takes time for the sunlight to naturally bring it down where with Baquacil you can swim within 30 minutes of adding any product since they are all liquids and made with hydrogen peroxide.Baquacil is not the magic potion that everyone claims it is. You still need to balance your water, use shock and algeacides to keep organic contaminents in check. Baquacil is not compatible with a lot of other brands of chemicals, so be careful.I prefer chlorine.Chlorine and bromine are the only treament chemicals recognized as disinfectants. All the others, including baquacil, are sanitizers.Will baquacil do the job? You bet it will. Does it cost more? Is it harder to test and use? Yes. It will cause your filter to fail sooner or require more maintenance. It may be harder on your equipment overall.It also takes longer for anything besides chlorine to kill the cooties in your pool. On some things it takes days for chlorine to work.AnswerThis is my second year using the baquacil product and so far I like it very much. My pool is always very clear and no stinging of eyes with my children.AnswerI've had a Baquacil pool for 10 years and highly recommend the product. Pool always spotless, no stinging or odor and it goes 2 weeks or more before needing re-dosage. Extremely low maintenance compared to chlorine pools. I've have had no problem with wear on filter or other mechanical components.AnswerBaqucil is not useful in states such as Florida, California or states where the weather is hotter.AnswerI have used Baquacil for 11 years in a 37,000 gallon lined pool with DE filter. It requires little care other than testing once a week. Usually goes two weeks before need to re dose. Have had zero maintenance with the filter, pump or piping; no parts replaced in 11 years. Complete lack of odor and eye irritation. Price has not gone up in all that time; actually slightly cheaper today.AnswerI have used Baquacil with great success over about 30 years in both an outdoor and an indoor pool. The latter is kept at 30 degrees C (86 degrees F). The house does not stink of dangerous chlorine and overall I save money.Some dealers don't like Baquacil because they make less profit from it, I suspect. Chlorine is cheaper to buy but you buy it more often and have much more work to do.Incidentally, I believe Baquacil was first developed as a substance for helping clean surgeons' hands before operations.AnswerMy one son suffers from eczyma. Chlorine pools have traditionally caused his condition to worsen. We switched from chlorine to baquacil and saw that he showed no reaction to swimming. I do recommend it for those for whom chlorine is an irritant.AnswerAll Baquacil products are non-corrosive, and, when used properly, are generally much better for your pools vinyl liner, paint, plaster or other applicable lining, and for its plumbing and filtration system. The only exception is with certain plastic parts that do not react properly with Baquacil, mostly pump basket lids, which are easily replaced or initially purchased with Baquacil compatible plastic. The issue with the lids is relatively new, and I believe it's only with certain newer clear Hayward pump lids and clear plastic sight glasses.As far as the poster that claimed it is unsuitable for hot climates, I believe he or she is very confused, Baquacil products do not dissipate in high heat like chlorine products do, and they also do not release offensive odors caused by said dissipation (chloromines); thus, making Baquacil quite well suited for hot climates.Baquacil, being a non-abrasive chemical, Is gentle on your skin, hair, eyes, swimsuits, toys, automatic cleaners, etc... When properly dosed and maintained, the pool tends to begin to balance itself, remaining incredibly stable. Baquacil and other biguanide sanitizers can be easily tested at home with either strip or drop testing, but as with all sanitizers, I recommend monthly (In season) professional water analysis to maintain a Healthy, balanced, and low maintenance pool.ANSWERI work in a pool store and have done so for a year and a half now and all baquacil is trouble for people. It is much more expensive and much harder to get. It is also a lot more difficult to test for and incompatible with most other chemicals. Chlorine is by far the most cost effective and otherwise effective sanitizing product there is. It is low maintenance with it as long as you keep a good level of chlorine in your pool. Oh and the stinging is not from chloramines it is from an improper pH level.ANSWERWe have been using Baquacil in our pool for 3 years and love it. Yes, it is a little more expensive to maintain, but totally worth it. I have never had any problems with corrosion of my equipment, and there is absolutely no skin or eye irritation. It does require some work to maintain correctly, but less than our chlorine pool did.ANSWERBaquacil does require some basic use extras over Chlorine to keep using it for more than 5 years in a row.1-In the Midwest where August alage show up you need to isolate your filter, pump, anf the hoses once a year and sterilize them with 1/2 gal chlorine bleach. I just pour it into my running pool skimmer with the valve set on backwash to waste to avoid getting the chlorine into the Baquacil treated pool. Stop the pump and plug the pool skimmer hole in the bottom of the pool skimmer hole for 4 hours. Then pull the plug and backwash to waste until your sure the chloribne is out and the set the valve to recirculate-Bam your good for another year...2- Use the pool and it will stay cleaner and require less chemicals. The alage that happen in Baquacil pool are due to lack of use and particulate buildup from the air on the bottom. So go ahead and walk around your pool as soon as you get back from any time away from home. Basically stir up the bottom of your pool as often as possible.3- Polycarbonate pump skimmer covers suffer from chemical stress cracking. Buy the non-PC pump lids which all pump manufactureres.AnswerI live in New Jersey and have used Baquacil for six years now. I love the product. It is odorless and very easty to maintain. You use a test strip once a week and add if needed. I find it to be much less expensive then chlorine since I only have to top off the Baquacil once every three weeks. Also my pool is always clear.Also when I take the cover off in the spring, the water is crystal clear.
