Hot tub/spa chemical help

[TXPoolmom6]

Got a small inflatable hot tub for Christmas and trying to learn the chemicals for it. I was given suggestions by a local pool supplier (name unmentioned). I handle my chemicals for my pool and testing with my TF pool kit. Is it the same? What chems should I add?

Here is what I was told to put in:
1 oz. Sodium Bromide
1 tablet per 100 gallons brominating tablets (1-Bromo, 3-chloro-5, 5-Dimethylhydantoin)

My alkalinity read around 150, ph 7.2, Cl/Br negligible

What now? And what other info is necessary to help determine what I need


Saluspa 177 gallon capacity

 

[Mdragger88]

Here’s the guide for bromine

How do I use Bromine in my spa (or pool)?

Originally Posted by waterbear There is a lot of misinformation on the proper way to use Bromine so I hope this primer is helpful. First, you need to establish a bromide reserve in the water. Bromine tablets can do it by themselves but it can take literally weeks until enough dissolves. Some...

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& the one for chlorine if you decide to drain & switch

How do I use Chlorine in my Spa (or pool)?

If you have a question about any information within this Sticky, please start a new thread for yourself where you will receive very quick responses to your specific questions. Thank you! Introduction There are two main things to consider when maintaining your hot tub water, Water Balance and...

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