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  1. Petermgr

    Petermgr

    Hi all . . . I joined awhile ago (May) but never introduced myself. My wife and I bought a spa in 2002 to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. We weren't too sure about getting a spa thinking that maybe the novelty would wear off. But it hasn't. Along with our 4 kids we've enjoyed it...
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    One week since fresh fill and start of BBB

    After my fresh fill last Wednesday to Today, I've made it . . . . FC - 4.0 PH - 7.6 TA - 80 CH - 140 CYA - 30 Borate - 50 (est) So as of today I start with liquid Chlorine (6%) for maintaining my FC. I will also carry out the advice given regarding shocking and future additive of Dichlor to...
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    Is that the right amount of Borax?

    Hi gang, I did a fresh fill for my spa and I'm using the BBB method (first time). So far, so good. However I do have a question about the use of Borax. I am assuming that on a fresh fill, the level is "0". I also have no way of testing the Borate level with my test kit. So, according to the...
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    Just ordered K-2006 TK and heading into BBB. Question . . .

    Hi all, Well I've taken the plunge and ordered the K-2006 Test Kit here in Canada. OUCH on the price, but moving forward . . . I will be using the BBB method from here on. But I have a question regarding the Pool Calculator. Even though the volume of water can be entered in the "Size" field...
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    Stain in spa caused by ozonator or N2?

    Hi everyone, Some time ago I decided to add an ozonator to my spa. I did so because I wanted to reduce the amount of chlorine use. However, after having the ozonator for over a year (replaced the chip a couple of months ago), I now notice a yellow stain on the tub wall (fiberglass). It appeared...