Recent content by Dave95602

The TF Pro refill we started using about two weeks ago seems to be yielding different, variously smaller drops sizes. I first noticed it with R-0871, which produced an FC reading more than twice what I had been reading before the switch (no changes in use or chemistry routine), and well above...

We ordered a set of the OEM filters ($$$) from Amazon, but I don't think they lasted as long as the ones that came with my spa (same model as you have). I just ordered a generic replacement from Amazon, we'll see how it works/lasts. It is a one piece (not the inner/outer) filter, I'm not...

Lots of things to consider when deciding whether PV solar is right for your situation, I recommend you do that research on PV solar forums not pool forums :rolleyes:. This forum can provide good advice on solar water heating, which is much cheaper to install. It won't be much help during the...

Thanks, will try the SLAM. What is a good overnight FC loss criteria for a spa?

It has not quite been a month since my last purge, clean, refill, which included 4 rounds with Ahhsome until no more gunk was seen. About a week after this, I let FC drop to zero overnight. Since then cc has been between 1 and 1.5 (for the last 3 weeks). Usage has been moderate (1-2 people, 3-4...

No way to remove the corners?

The cover on that tub is not something I've seen before, and wonder how well insulated it is (despite the IR image) It is not as cold here as CT, but our energy cost is even higher. What usually works for us in the winter is: turn the temp up to 104 about an hour before we want to get in, the...

I hate to say you told me so, but... I'm leaning towards reconnecting the ozone generator. With the kids home for the holidays, the tub has been getting more use and while clear, it has that certain odor I associate with chloramine buildup. Thanks for letting me know about ozone and...

Agreed. Ozone is probably providing some benefit, but it is difficult to quantify. All I know is ozone alone does not keep my tub safe/clean, as can be seen when I occasionally fail to keep proper Cl levels. I'd rather rely on Cl, which I can measure/control. And I'd rather have the Cl last...

We have a two year old Optima, and just last week decided to unplug the ozone generator. I am balancing chems most days, and often adding 3-4 oz of 10% chlorine, even on days when the spa was not being used. I was considering switching to a salt system, but decided to try running without the...

Is it common to get gunk along the water's edge after purging with Ahhsome and refilling? The last two times I drained/refilled my tub, I purged with Ahhsome following the directions. I continued to get brown gunk around the water's edge for several days after refilling. This time, I purged...

Another Optima owner here thinking about disconnecting ClearRay and wondering how to do it. The control panel and app don't seem to allow it to be turned off completely.

Heat loss is proportional to the temp difference between the spa water and the outside air, its basic physics. Insulation, covers, etc., help, but don't change the physics. The warmer you keep the water, the more energy you will use to keep it warm. So from an efficiency point of view, its...

Every system is different, there is no universal RPM sweet spot. Looks like you have a valve actuator sitting unused, do you have any automation that can control the pump/actuator? Install a flow gauge, use the flow rates per panel that AJW22 references and set RPM to achieve desired rate. Also...