So, First I want to thank you all for this site and the awesome advice that you so freely handout. When I came here I had no idea what I was doing but I knew I was frustrated taking care of my new hot tub. I was fighting PH and TA constantly using test strips and having to change out the hot tub water almost every 6 weeks because it was getting out of control. After finding this site, buying my TF 100 test kit, and learning the ropes I dumped the hot tub Ahhsome flushed it. and have been using the TF method ever since. So I applaud you all for being patient and helping all of us newbies.
Now for my other question, It has been 4 months since I switched to the TFP method and I am still on my original water with no issues. The water is clear and holding up well at this point but I am curious how long can you actually go? We are in the middle of winter and I really don't want to drain it and refill it right now. If I need to can I just drain half of it and as a temporary hold over? I plan on Ahhsome flushing again in the spring and doing a good cleaning but I would love for the weather to be above freezing to do that. Also just as some background we use the spa almost every night so it does have a lot of water loss to evaporation and my wife and I getting in and out. I probably have to top it off every week and a half to 2 weeks so I guess it has had some water changeover during the 4 month period.
Edit: I just wanted to add that this method of maintaining the hot tub is so easy that when I am out of town my 12 year old daughter can even test the chlorine levels and add chlorine.
Now for my other question, It has been 4 months since I switched to the TFP method and I am still on my original water with no issues. The water is clear and holding up well at this point but I am curious how long can you actually go? We are in the middle of winter and I really don't want to drain it and refill it right now. If I need to can I just drain half of it and as a temporary hold over? I plan on Ahhsome flushing again in the spring and doing a good cleaning but I would love for the weather to be above freezing to do that. Also just as some background we use the spa almost every night so it does have a lot of water loss to evaporation and my wife and I getting in and out. I probably have to top it off every week and a half to 2 weeks so I guess it has had some water changeover during the 4 month period.
Edit: I just wanted to add that this method of maintaining the hot tub is so easy that when I am out of town my 12 year old daughter can even test the chlorine levels and add chlorine.