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  1. J

    How much chlorine?

    I'm using the three part bromine system. Just filled tub. Added the appropriate amount of bromide (1/2oz per 100 gallon) and then added a cup of bleach. Hot tub is a compact...200 Gallon. The stickie on Bromine states that at this point I should be registering at about 10ppm bromine but my...
  2. J

    borax/borates as softener

    I've decided to stick with my 3 step bromine method for ease of use and because we don't use more than a couple of times per week. I have seen mention that using Gentle Spa OR a combo of Borax and Acid can turn your spa water into silky goodness for the skin. Although we have lovely softened...
  3. J

    Dichlor/Bleach Method

    I've seen reference on other threads to a technique for Spa maintenance that seems to alternate Dichlor and Bleach as a fairly fuss free maintenance program. I believe it was chemgeek who mentioned it, but the exact details were not given. I just refilled my tub and am due to purchase...