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I’m keeping up with the forum and as I read about CYA and FC levels and with my experience I’m starting to get confused. I realize pool and HT chemistry are different. Here’s my scenario. For the first 6 months I got CYA to 30 with Dichlor and switched to liquid Chlorine. My wife and I use...

Got my new tub purged with AhhSome in Nov ‘23. Followed TFP protocol as best as I could. I did end up adding enzymes every 3 months and SLAM’ing 4 times in 6 months. Unicel filter cleaned and changed every month. AquaClarity used every week. CH 150, TA 60, pH 7.8, CYA 30, Borate 50. Just...

I know liquid chlorine degrades over time. I just finished my first gallon jug and made the switch to a fresh bottle. Woah!! Just checked my Cl this morning and boy was I surprised at how high my Cl was compared to what I had been doing. I should have been at 2 ppm based on what I had been...

For kicks I took in a water sample to my dealer this morning. Interesting results. Their CH was 80. My test 150. Their Alk 76. Mine 60. Their CYA 45. Mine 30. Their pH 7.9. Mine 7.6. They said my phosphates were 950??? Is that bad? I haven’t googled it.

Two of my test kits use "yellow" as the color when trying to determine chlorine ppm and another uses "pink" as the reference color. I see they take different reagents but what exactly am I checking. Is one better than the other? Why would I use one over the other?

Y’all may already know this??? I have noticed where we place our feet in the center of out HT, it had gotten a little stained. Today I got a magic eraser and erased all of the stain. I go barefoot a lot so I carry a little grime in the soles of my feet. Since my shell is “white” my grime...

Water balanced. Crystal clear. When I aerate, I get a gadzillion times 1000000 Teeny almost microscopic bubbles. As soon as cycle ends, the water completely clears in about 1-2 minutes. Is this normal or is it just me? This appears to be a new phenomenon.

I’ll admit I tend to be an overthinker. The toilet paper has to go over the top. Only distilled water in my radiator and battery. Hot tub water chemistry must be perfect. I still haven’t come to a conclusion concerning bromine vs chlorine but I’ll continue that journey in the months ahead...

I have been trying to get my CC below .5 I have shocked with Cl numerous times by going to 12 ppm (CYA 30) according to my calculations. I just couldn't get it down to "0". Well, today I used that special FAS/DPD chlorine test kit from TFtest kits. Guess what, after adding what I had...

I haven’t tried this but would my water (skin) feel different at a pH of 7.2 vs 7.8? Would I physically notice any difference?

We have placed some rugs on the deck where we step out of the HT. One reason is our plastic steps slide all over the place without something under them. But when it rains, the 5X8 rugs get water logged. Then we carry them and hang them over the deck rails to dry out. Otherwise, they stay...

Even though I check my Chlorine "every" morning, I have found on a few occasions that the tube stays clear. Not good. I confess...guilty. I will immediately add Liquid 10% chlorine to get it to 6 ppm. So, in my pea brain, I am under the impression that my wife and I will be bacterial safer if...

I want to up my CYA from 20 to 30 with Dichlor. I see on the Pool Math app where my options are to use a "Dry Stabilizer" or a "Wet Stabilizer". Is Dichlor the same as the Dry Stabilizer? It says I am to add .5 oz. Is there a formula I can use (my daughter is a math teacher) to precisely...

I’m using our Pool Math Calculator. It seems when I add my 10% Chlorine it ain’t quite getting where my calculator says it should. Since I bought this at Rural King in a 4 pack, I’m wondering if that is a mistake. Was it made April 19, 2023? I know chlorine degrades over time. How do you...

Do you shower before and after? Do you just shower before? Do you just shower after? Or do you not shower at all? I'm afraid to answer this publically. Oops, I think I just did...

OK, this may not be an appropriate question in this forum. If it's not, please just delete it. Or ask me to delete it. I just trust yall so I'm going where I have confidence in getting the right answer. On my spa, 2 of the valves are much harder to turn than the other 8 or so. It's the ones...

Just curious. How many hours do you run your circulation pump(s) in a day? And....what is your schedule? For example, I run my pump 8 hrs a day in four 2 hour segments. 6 am-8 am, noon to 2 pm, 6 pm to 8 pm and midnight to 2 am.

Last night I went out to relax in my hot tub. I only unfolded my cover half way because it was drizzling. I finally got too cold with my rain soaked head and got out and went back inside. I went to get my 1 oz of 10% chlorine and dumped it in. Carried my measuring cup back in and in the...

Since our tubs are acrylic, why the need to harden our water with calcium? I understand plaster pools but it would seem to me, the lower the CH the better for our hot tubs.

In my first few days of ownership, I messed up and added way too much dichlor. I found I could use hydrogen peroxide to lower and actually neutralize the chlorine. It worked almost instantly. I have a bottle of 35% hydrogen peroxide.

With 2 weeks experience but I seem to be doing good with my chlorine and ahhsome set up. Several of my friends say I should be using this or that Enzyme Product. Would I just be wasting my money or is it a kind of added insurance?

I have a Wellis Paris with a separate recirculation pump. Last night after I filled it for the first time, the pump ran all the time up until went to bed. This morning it is not running. I thought the recirculation pump was set to run continuously. Does is just run when the heater is on...

My Wellis Hot Tub allows me to use scents in an "aromatherapy" slot. Do you have any suggestions as to what brands are best? Should I even use it? One guy told me to only use 1/2 of what the instructions on the bottle say. He said once you put in too much scent, you can't go back and reduce...

I have read Nitro's article on Water Chemistry numerous times and have studied it. My Hot Tub is set to be delivered by Nov 10th. I have my Ahhsome ready to get it all cleaned out and purged. I have my Taylor test kit and have already done a few tests on my water. I have 4 gallons of Pool...

How much faster would I fill my Hot Tub using a 3/4" hose vs a 5/8" hose?

The company that is coming bringing and installing my pool will do the electrical hookup. Here are pics of what I have had done. Have I done what is required of me at this point? Do I need to have any more electrical work done before the installers arrive?

Moved from Here My HT is in storage waiting til my deck gets completed in about 3 weeks. I will be a new owner. I am learning so much here in this forum. Can yall tell me “exactly” what went “wrong” in Spawife’s situation here? Keep it at a 6th grade level, lol.

New HT Owner. What accessories do you recommend? Cover lifter, towel rack, chemical storage, steps, etc. Where do you store your chemicals? Outside or inside? Any suggestions on some type of cabinet or storage box? I've gotten so confused on deciding on a cover lifter. The dealer says not...

I have a basic understanding of water chemistry from managing a 90K private pool for 15 years. However, I understand hot water chemistry is a lot different. At this point I have decided on the Frog Ease Floating system. Found out about Spa Marvel, Total Serum and Ahhsome. JIm at awesome is...