Hi ya'll! I've been reading your posts for months as a guest and have learned alot as a new pool owner. I've already switched to BBB for my new pool this summer and had great success (much to PB dismay since I'm not buying all their chemicals). I'm going to be a new hot tub owner (Caldera Aventine - 150 gallons) this Wednesday and would like to use BBB with it also. Spa comes with a month's supply of chemicals. I would like some start up information and advice using BBB before the spa dealer tries to get me to use their chemicals. Any and all information, advice, tips, etc. will be appreciated. As I understand it if I use bromine I'll have to drain and refill tub to switch to chlorine and with the severe drought we are having (I have a well) that is really not an option right now. Instructions say balance alk (I'm thinking: add baking soda), then pH (thinking: add borax), calcium (unsure what to use here) then shock with chlorine (thinking: add bleach). I'm also wondering if I can use the Pool Calculator when doing the math for the BBB for the hot tub. Thanks in advance to all you great people for the help I have already received with my pool and all the information I'll need for the new hot tub.
IG 16'x32'x8' (17,829 gal.)
Hayward Sand Filter
Hayward 1 HP Pump
1 Skimmer
IG 16'x32'x8' (17,829 gal.)
Hayward Sand Filter
Hayward 1 HP Pump
1 Skimmer