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Thanks for your response! I am referring to a stand alone hot tub in Arcadia, CA. No pool at this site. First tried to measure pH with the standard Taylor test kit (K1000, I think). Color was way off the scale acidic, so I switched to my electronic pH meter and got 3.3. I have not been...

Hi everyone! Wondering if anyone has any idea what might have happened in my spa today. I have been using the Bullfrog FrogEase chlorination system for about 6 months without any issues. Relatively expensive, but truly easy and works. Well, I put in a new Smartchlor cartridge about 2 weeks...

Thanks for the input! I've had to clean the scumline twice now. Nothing major - comes off very easily with a microfiber cloth, so haven't done anything else more drastic. Water is otherwise crystal clear. When I filled, I mixed softened and hard water, so CH is on the low side. TA was...

You are probably right. I'll monitor the situation for the next few days and see if it keeps coming back. Would you use any of these types of products to help with maintenance re: body oil, lotion, etc? Or don't even bother? Thanks!

Thanks for the input! @Jimrahbe - that's too bad. I've seen mixed reviews - some like yours that say they don't work, as well as some that say they work great. @mknauss - unfortunately no. I didn't even think of that because it's a new spa, but I did get some and have it on hand if I need...

@djmcphee Thanks for the helpful post. I'm just starting out with a new Bullfrom spa myself and have the exact same questions, particularly about the FrogEase system which my spa came with. Using the TF-100, I too am getting: FC 0.5-1 with CC 9.0. --> We just filled the spa last week and...

Hi everyone! I just purchased a new spa and am in the process of balancing the water. Used the TFP method on my pool in a former house with great success, and would like to do the same here. Within a day of filling my spa, and after 1 use, we noticed a scum line around the edge. This was...

Thanks for the help! I figured out the problem, it's really silly: It was all static build up! I have a "Shade Sail" over my pool equipment, which came down with the high winds recently. While I was working around the equipment, it was billowing around over me and I guess charging me up like...

I just encountered an odd problem that I hope someone can help me with. I have a broken Jandy Check flow valve. The entire valve mechanism broke apart from the cover some how. I found the spring in the Paramount water valve for my in floor cleaning system (was jamming it), but the flapper and...

Yeah, tried that the other day too :( Maybe if I put bricks on all the other nozzles in that station it will build up enough pressure...:idea: Otherwise I guess I just need to work out more and try again in a few weeks.

Thanks. I hope someone has an answer. I've looked all over without any luck.

Hello all, I recently decided to take the care of my pool into my own hands and am new to the forum. I have been working on getting my Paramount PCC 2000 in-floor cleaning system to function properly for the past couple of weeks and I think I'm just about there. All of my zones now cycle...