http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/ HotTubWorks Spa Repair Forum: Forum: Spa Chemical Alchemy - Recent Posts en Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:07:16 +0000 http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/topic/difference-in-chemicals#post-399 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:30:00 +0000 Mary 399@http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/ <p><a href="http://www.hottubworks.com/part-LT22337-item-hottub-chlorine-granules.php">Chlorine</a>. Can be used alone or in conjunction with a <a href="http://www.hottubworks.com/part-LT23434-item-hottub-mineral-purifier.php">mineral purifier</a> and/or <a href="http://www.hottubworks.com/SpaParts/Ozone.php">ozone generator</a>. As a stand alone sanitizer the chlorine levels should be a little higher 4-5 ppm than if it is being used with a mineral purifier and/or ozone. 3-4ppm is all right when used with mineral purifiers and/or ozone generators. It is in a granular form and dissolves almost instantly. Popular with customers who use their spas several times a week. </p> <p><a href="http://www.hottubworks.com/part-LT45425-item-hottub-bromine-tablets.php">Bromine</a>. Can be used alone or in conjunction with a mineral purifier and/or ozone generator. As a stand alone sanitizer the Bromine levels should be a little higher 4-5 ppm than if it is being used with a mineral purifier and/or ozone. Bromine can be in a granular or tablet form. The tablet form takes longer to dissolve and raise the Bromine levels. <a href="http://www.hottubworks.com/part-LTBEI-item-hottub-sanitizer.php">Sodium Bromide</a> is often added to the water to help speed up the dissolving rate of the tablets, and increase the Bromine levels quickly. Popular with customers who use there spa maybe once a week.</p> <p><a href="http://www.hottubworks.com/HotTubChemicals/#Sanitizers">Leisure Time</a>. A brand of <a href="http://www.hottubworks.com/HotTubChemicals/#Sanitizers">portable spa chemicals</a>. </p> <p>Nature 2. A brand of <a href="http://www.hottubworks.com/part-LT23434-item-hottub-mineral-purifier.php">Mineral Purifier</a>. Cannot be used alone. Must be used with either Chlorine or Bromine. It acts as a secondary sanitizer and will allow for the Chlorine or Bromine levels to be at the lowest level of the ideal ranges, 3-4ppm. Ozone or shock helps stimulate the release of the zinc and silver ions in the purifier stick. Zinc is good for preventing algae and molds, silver is good for killing or damaging bacteria and viruses. </p> http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/topic/difference-in-chemicals#post-398 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:52:43 +0000 Phil 398@http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/ <p>what are the pros and cons of chlorine, bromide,Lesiure time, &#38; Nature 2. I am currently useing Baqua and am not satified, water is always cloudy even when new. </p> http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/topic/lots-of-foam-and-a-yellowish-geen-scum-line#post-330 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:50:38 +0000 Mary 330@http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/ <p>Foam is usually caused by something being brought into the spa. For instance, detergents on swim suits, shampoo, body lotions, etc. What you can do is take a sample of your water to a local pool spa store. They will usually test the water free of charge and then give advice on what <a href="http://www.hottubworks.com/HotTubChemicals/">spa chemicals</a> can be added to clean it up. </p> http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/topic/lots-of-foam-and-a-yellowish-geen-scum-line#post-328 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:02:03 +0000 Anonymous 328@http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/ <p>I refilled the hot tub added some metal gone,and calciumand scale preventative. I am getting lots of foaming plus a green yellow scum on the side. I am using well water which has some iron in it. The PH is about 7.8 </p> http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/topic/mixing-chlorine-and-bromine#post-233 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 11:43:45 +0000 Mary 233@http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/ <p>If you are going to use chlorine as a <a href="http://www.hottubworks.com/HotTubChemicals/">spa sanitizer</a> then should should always use a granular chlorine not tablets. Tablets are much stronger and can cause ph problems. Granular is more neutral and suitable for spas. Bromine is also a good sanitizer and can be used in tablet form. It does have less order than chlorine. If you switch over draining is probably best. But you can add bromide salts to existing water to assure complete conversion if draining is not an option. </p> http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/topic/mixing-chlorine-and-bromine#post-229 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:08:36 +0000 Anonymous 229@http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/ <p>I just got my spa and was given what I think is poor advice and began using chlorine instead of bromine tablets- I think they accomplish similar things but the chlorine smell is much stronger. Is it ok to switch chemicals without changing the water? </p> http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/topic/green-water#post-131 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 10:43:16 +0000 Mary 131@http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/ <p>You need to make sure all your filter cycles are still set. Also make sure the filter is clean if not new. Sometimes if you cannot get the water to clear up you will need to drain and start over. Most pool or spa stores will also check your water balance free of charge by taking a sample to their store. </p> http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/topic/green-water#post-127 Sat, 06 Jun 2009 16:43:43 +0000 Anonymous 127@http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/ <p>HELP! My spa has had greenish tinged but yet clear water for weeks now. I have tried several things and the water is balanced. Have added the metal gone but did not make a difference. Anyone have ideas? </p> http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/topic/why-are-some-chemicals-much-cheaper-than-others#post-70 Tue, 05 May 2009 11:02:32 +0000 Julie 70@http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/ <p>Good to know!<br /> Thanks! </p> http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/topic/why-are-some-chemicals-much-cheaper-than-others#post-66 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 23:22:28 +0000 marc 66@http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/ <p>I would say you need to read the labels. I was doing a service just today and my long time customer showed me here chemicals and asked that question.<br /> So i showed her the labels on her Walmart brand stuff compared to mine the Leisure Time line. While my Dichlor was 99.0% real chemical hers was 44.5% actual dichlor, same with some of her other chems.<br /> So ... if you compare the small price difference to the huge real chemical difference -- my stuff was quite a bit cheaper.<br /> Thats why when you purchase quality chemicals you dont need to use as much either. The other issue is sure your getting a lot less real chemical --but your getting A LOT MORE FILLER CHEMICAL, or what they call INERT INGREDIENTS . This can actually be counter productive when it comes to safe and clean water chemistry. SO NOW -- TELL ME -- is that $2.50 cheaper bottle of brand X chemical really cheaper? </p>