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    Bullfrog A7L (2015) pump replacement

    Hello, I have 2015 Bullfrog A7L looking to replace my pumps as they are getting old, I will rebuild and keep them as backup. Currently I have 2”x2” Gecko XP2, 56 Frame - labeled 2.5 HP, 2 speed Pump 1: 11.4/3.6 AMP and Pump 2: 12/4.4 AMP what is weird, that I keep finding similar pumps...
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    TF-100 vs Colori Meters

    Hi Friends, I love the TF-100 with SpeedStir, But I'm not sure if I'm making mistakes testing or store tests are just wrong. So I took sample of water two two stores that use automated machine. Their results: Store A: pH 7.9 Hardness 91 ppm Alkalinity 92 Store B: pH 8.0 Alkalinity 83...
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    Order of balancing water / Cloudy Water after running jets

    Hi Guys, Im on city water but on whole house filter so my water has no detctable amount of chlorine. Intial fill: pH 7 - 7-2 TA about 80 Calcium about 80 as well... How much Dichlor should I add ? Thx Should shock water as soon as I fill ? Thx Please see last post for details on cloudy water.
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    Soda Ash vs Running jets to raise pH

    Soda Ash vs Running jets to raise pH What you guys think :) Intial pH 7-7.2
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    Filling hot tub

    Hi Friends, I will be replacing water in the tub... Read somewhere that I should not test or add any chemicals until water is warm ... I guess it is safe to put chlorine right away ? Wait for it to warm up then add calcium etc Thank you
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    Ahh Some with low Alkalinity water

    Hi Guys, I will be dumping water in my tub my alk is super low 40-50, is it safe to run ahh some ? Thx
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    Why keeping alkalinity so low with bleach method ?

    Hi Guys, Could someone educate me place! All literature online says optimal hot tub alkalinity is 80-150 with Ideal 120.... I see here 40-50 alkalanity, wouldnt that create issues with pH bounce Thank you
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    CYA and hot tubs

    Hi Guys, I been researching all white papers and literature on this topic, and some suggest that CYA is good for outdoor pools not necessary for SPAS Wouldn't it be a good idea to skip CYA and just use bleach with no CYA, we rarely if ever use tub exposed to sun... Almost exclusively at night...
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    Boric Acid Technical Grade

    Hello, Is this right product, thank you https://www.ebay.com/itm/FDC-99-Pure-Boric-Acid-Orthoboric-Acid-Boracic-Acid/153278968158?hash=item23b023715e:g:QRQAAOSwFURb~GZg&var=453157280830
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    TF-100 Results, please help

    Hello, Acrylic Hot Tub TF-100 CH - 150 ALK 60-70 ( couldn't tell color change for sure ) CYA 45 pH freshly calibrated meter 7.7 7.7-7.8 with TF I'm color blind For fun to validate my first attempt at TF-100 ColorQ CH - 125 ALK 71 CH 126 CYA 60 not sure what happened to my ALK fresh fill...
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    Dichlor vs Sodium Chloride ( Bleach ) pH

    Hi Guys, Since dichlor is apparently bleach without chlorine, why such pH difference 7 vs 12 Bleach I can only expect bleach to upset pH balance. Thx
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    Clorox ? Which kind

    Hi Guys, Im in Canada, which clorox should I buy there are like 5 different choices. Clorox 3.57 L Original Concentrated Bleach HE isnt this for washers ? Lol Clorox Disinfecting Bleach Thank you
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    Salt Generator in Hot Tub - long term

    Hello Has anyone equipped their hot tub with salt generator ? Will that work with ozone ? I dont have 24/7 circ pump.. I have read that its required. Thz
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    Lithium availability ?

    Hi Guys, Any clue where and if I can still find it ? I assume there is no other alternative for CYA less chlorine that is good for hot tubs ? Thx