Got my new tub purged with AhhSome in Nov ‘23. Followed TFP protocol as best as I could. I did end up adding enzymes every 3 months and SLAM’ing 4 times in 6 months. Unicel filter cleaned and changed every month. AquaClarity used every week.
CH 150, TA 60, pH 7.8, CYA 30, Borate 50.
Just my wife and I using 6 days per week.
Finished my 6 month purge with AquaClarity.
Virtually no biofilm. The most biofilm was behind 2 of the headrests. Very impressed!!
Now, here’s the interesting part. This “new” water is amazingly “cleaner”????
My wife said she couldn’t believe how much nicer the water looked. Less bubbles, cleaner smell, etc.
The water no longer fizzes like a Pepsi???
I raised my CH to 175 and TA to 70.
The water looked crystal clear before I changed it. Now it appears to be so much “cleaner”.
I’m considering drain and fill at 4 months and just doing a yearly purge.
My plan in the beginning was to do a 6 month purge and drain and fill.
I’m believing the simple water change produces the greatest positive results.
And, I had to add chlorine every day before my water change 5 days ago. Now, the chlorine level is much more stable. I don’t have to add every day.
Maybe this will help a beginner. You old pros are probably grinning as you already “learnt” this.
CH 150, TA 60, pH 7.8, CYA 30, Borate 50.
Just my wife and I using 6 days per week.
Finished my 6 month purge with AquaClarity.
Virtually no biofilm. The most biofilm was behind 2 of the headrests. Very impressed!!
Now, here’s the interesting part. This “new” water is amazingly “cleaner”????
My wife said she couldn’t believe how much nicer the water looked. Less bubbles, cleaner smell, etc.
The water no longer fizzes like a Pepsi???
I raised my CH to 175 and TA to 70.
The water looked crystal clear before I changed it. Now it appears to be so much “cleaner”.
I’m considering drain and fill at 4 months and just doing a yearly purge.
My plan in the beginning was to do a 6 month purge and drain and fill.
I’m believing the simple water change produces the greatest positive results.
And, I had to add chlorine every day before my water change 5 days ago. Now, the chlorine level is much more stable. I don’t have to add every day.
Maybe this will help a beginner. You old pros are probably grinning as you already “learnt” this.