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  1. Chatabox

    Spa electricity issues

    I seem to be having issues with my spa. Our solar system wasn't putting anything back to the grid, and we were concerned as we suddenly have a very high consumption - 33+ kWh per day is being consumed. Our previous reading with the spa and prior to the solar being installed was about 18kwh. So...
  2. Chatabox

    Just back from holiday... Spa is a mess!

    Hi, Just need some advice on my spa. Just back from a long trip overseas. It looks ok, slightly cloudy. But the numbers aren't so good. PH 6.8 FC 0.5 CC did not test TA 25 CH 75 CYA 35 This is my plan at the moment. Any particular way to do this?
  3. Chatabox

    Rainwater Tank

    Question for you more knowledgable pool experts.... We have 2 (soon to be 3) rainwater tanks on our property. We use a pump and fill the spa every 3 months from the accumulated rainwater. My question is, should we be doing anything with the rainwater while its sitting in the tank? My partner...
  4. Chatabox

    First chemical test of Spa

    Hi, Thought I would post my results: PH - 7.6 CYA - <30 FC - 2ppm CC - 2.5 ppm Calcium - 75 (what's the short code for calcium?) TA - 150ppm Here's what I'm currently using, and hoping to switch to the bleach method when my current chemicals run out. I was expecting chlorine to be low due...
  5. Chatabox

    Oily Spa

    Hi, I brought a house late last year that had a swim spa. First time owning a spa and have never owned a pool. So it's been a big learning curve. It's taken a while, but we have finally found the right mix of chemicals that works for our family. The spa stays pretty clear, and I take it to the...