Water Chemistry

[SpaNub]

Ok, I understand that water chem will differ everywhere depneding on what we start with as a control water source...

Now, since we have that out of the way, can y'all give me a better understanding of water chemistry, point me to a site, book, or source that I can read and gather all that I need from it at all times?  

I have a general understanding of chemistry so the explaination doesn't have to be dumbed down.  

[Vinny]

The best book is probably the book in the Taylor K-2005 kit. You can get the kit or just the book at rhtubs.com.

BAsically you want to get your PH in the 7.2 to 7.8 range, alkalinity in the 80 to 120 range and calcium in the 150 to 200 range. If PH or alkalinity is above that - add ph down (an acid) if they are low add baking soda. If one is high and the other is low, adjust for alkalinity then PH. If you got hard water you need a chemical to stop scaling.

If you use chlorine you dose to get 3 PPM 20 minutes after dosing. If you use bromine you need a constant 3 to 5 PPM at all times. If you use chlorine you need to dose every other day or so or if you use the tub daily - before or after you use the tub.

Hope this helps.

[Steve]

Where do you get your chemicals from? Go to a local dealer and sit down with them for 20 minutes... :-/

[SpaNub]

Thank you for the replies... both are so common sense that I'm not sure why they didn't occur to me.  I suppose I was looking for a harder answer than what was before me.  

Thank you again.

[Steve]

Thank you for the replies... both are so common sense that I'm not sure why they didn't occur to me.  I suppose I was looking for a harder answer than what was before me.  

Thank you again.

I love your honesty and got a good laugh from your response.  

Any dealer would be willing to spend the time with you regardless of whether or not you purchased the tub from them. At least you could be a chemical customer right? Most will set you up on a program and offer free water analysis that I would suggest you take in monthly. Get on a simple, weekly maintenance program and check back with us anytime if you have questions.

Cheers,
Steve