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We'll be leaving the heat in SW Florida for, hopefully, the cool mountains of North Carolina for September and October. The spa has been perfect, thanks TFP, since November 2019 but I want to shut it down while we're gone and refill when we return. I have our spa startup chemistry well...

Today's chemistry 1-15 FC 6.0 CC 1.0 pH 7.2 TA 60 CH 350 CYA 35 BOR 8 TEMP 74F CSI -.57 So, with the beginnings of scaling and two small calcium nodules what should my approach be? Borates are also low so can I bring them up with Boric Acid while I attempt to deal with scaling? This would...

thanks. see scaling thread to continue my questions regarding borates and scaling.

Been looking for a 50lb quantity. Is this the right stuff? Is This The Right Stuff?

Last Chemistry - Jan 11 FC 3.0 CC 0.0 PH 7.8 TA 70 CH 450 CYA 40 BOR 0 TEMP 65 CSI .10 Pictures attached

Our 20 year old marcite pool was resurfaced in PebblesStone 5 years ago. We've just started getting a couple of calcium "bumps" and scaling. The outfit that did the pebblestone reports this is "normal" as these surfaces can cure for 5-7 years. They recommend acid washing with the following...

Rebecca at TFT suggested that when new the R-0012 dropper delivers a smaller than desired drop. She suggested wiping the dropper end between drops. I also invested in a speed stir. Both suggestions resulted in a drop in CH from 875 to 450. I suspect it will drop further as the dropper...

Just received TF-100 kit and ran through the tests. Everything was as expected except Calcium Hardness. The instructions state 10ml of pool water...10 drops of r-0010 and 3 of R-0011L...followed by R-0012 in drops x 25 to get final reading. By this method 35 drops of R-0012 were required...

So the question is, after cost of SWCG what is the mo cost compare to simple chlorine acid? Lot of pool services here in Florida. So which is less expensive on an annual basis hire pool service weekly for chlorine/acid weekly or SWCG Per year. How much weekly/annual, pool maintenance service...

Sometime next year we'll retire and leave the in ground pool and Hot Spring Spa fo9r 6-9 month/year. So, my questions are: SPA Drain and turn off? Pool We're currently using chlorine/acid. Convert to salt generator? If so, what's the least expensive and what maintenance will be required...

Depends on whether you're going to be in the spot every day. I find that with the two of us using it every day or two, 2 ounces after every use work just about perfect. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

We'll be leaving soon for 10 days of much anticipated vacation. Both our 12,000 gallon in ground and 325 gallon Hot Spring Spa live a simple live of bleach/acid along with an appropriate levels of CYA and Bromide. Its NEVER been easier and cheaper to maintain both. Typically both get a dose...

Here's my acid measuring protocol. Use this one cup measure with handle. It allows measures down to less than 1 oz...

I'll let others reply as well but in diluted form and in small quantities needed I've never had an issue. I assume dealers are concerns about spills damaging shells. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Ha, so as not to disappoint, if you do bleach right you can keep adequate levels to sanitize without noticing chlorine smell or itchy skin. At least try it with the help of us here who swear by it. I use only 2 oz of bleach every day or two, maybe .5 oz acid once or twice a week and only a...

Ahhsome is essential after confirming pump works and draining and cleaning tub. Only after you get a clean run should you worry about a final full of clean water and proper testing to attain chemical balance. This is CRITICAL to assure safety of use! That may be he nastiest spa pic I've seen...

Just a quick hello and welcome. Our "new to us" 325 gallon Hot Springs now literally takes 2 oz of bleach each use and 1/2 oz acid every couple of days. Its SO EASY. I test frequently for fun...not cause I'm worried. Our spa and pool are easier and cheaper than at any point since we've owned...

Ashley - You've come to the right place. Rather than provide advice let me provide reassurance. While all of this is a bit overwhelming to begin with it will make sense soon. And, the best part....if you are patient and trust what you hear....and PoolMath....this will get REALLY EASY...

For what it does it's worth it for the peace of mind. Once and done. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The only loser from following the simple trouble free pool and spa recommendations are the dealers and pool supply companies who sell far fewer chemicals. The winner is you and your family who will enjoy a clean, sanitary, trouble free spa. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

For my two cents, there is no reason to treat your spa any differently than your pool. Because water volumes are smaller, less of everything is needed and changes in chemistry levels must be monitored a bit more frequently. I had no difficulty in adding borates to my spa. Use Pool Math and...

Borates have a couple of benefits in ours. First, the water is "smoother and silkier"...I know these are silly words but the feel is better. Second, Ph buffering makes it easier to manage....not as big a deal as the big pool. If you commit to testing for a couple of weeks to see how your...

My tub takes 2 oz of bleach each day and maybe 1/2 oz of acid every 2 days. Although I tested every day for a week or two to get the "feel" of my tubs chemistry , now all I do is enjoy it. And all the while know that it is 100% safe and sanitary. And NO smell. Invest in your...

Then read up on simply using 6% bleach and a good test kit. It's SO easy once things are clean and balanced. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Ahh-some plumbing and jet cleaner. You've got stuff growing in your lines somewhere that the bromine is struggling to wipe out. This stuff works and you'll be amazed how much gunk you'll remove. Amazon.com : Ahh-Some Hot Tub/Jetted Bath Plumbing Jet Cleaner (2 oz) : Bathroom Cleaners ...

yes, dumb mistake. inadvertently added acid and Ph down to 7.0. only needed 1.2oz by weight to get back to 7.6.

My spa has been wonderful since getting everything balanced and adding boric acid for borates. Yesterday I need to increase Ph and followed Pool Math's suggestion to add borax. So the question is does indirectly adding borates via borax to raise Ph cause a problem if it also raises borates...

I just sent off my donation but wanted to leave kudos to everyone involved with TFP. I've been around the site for a year or so but only got serious a month ago or so when we got a "new to us" Hot Springs spa. Everything I needed was here....from the Ahh-some cleanout through balance, CYA...

So your spa runs off your pool water? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk