I am new to this as well so I am still trying to learn. My spa has a checmical compartment wiht a lock on it right next to the spa so that party is easy.
In terms of the difference between a pool. So many. First off a spa is about 500 gallons a pool is 25,000 gallons. So one person can cloud up your water.
For example today I had 4 kids in . When they got out it was very cloudy. I am still trying to learn best practices on this stuff.
If you have laundry detergent on your clothes that is left over, it will effect the water.
Also realize the water is much hotter than a pool and often kept in the dark so it is a completely different breeding ground for stuff. In addition when someone is in the tub they sweat their deorderant affects the water their shampoo, perfume etc. Remember a small body of water with often a lot of people. Don't think too much about it or it will gross you out.
I use a a nature 2 cartridge. Usually I have been putting 1 teaspoon of dichlor per person in the tub after they get out. Also putting in 2 ounces of shock per week.
My ozonator is not currently working but when it does I think it will also help my water quality.
Below is what Spatecj t.u.o. told me on how I should maintain the water.
Re: first bount with cloudy water
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Quote from benalexe on Yesterday at 2:00pm:
I still don't really fully understand the whole chemical thing. Dichlor vs shock. When do I use what. I also have the nature 2 in the tub.
My ozonator is currently not working I have a new one on order.
Also how often do I clean the filters?
This is what I tell people to do, quick and simple:
Per use:
After EACH use add 1 generous teaspoon of dichlor per person. Don't get out and think "I'll do it later", add it as you exit. Don't worry about test strip readings of dichlor, just add after each use. t will sanitize and dissipate so you will have little dichlor the next day but as long as you add EVERY time you use it you'll be in good shape. Also, if you go 3 or 4 days without using the spa add a generous teaspoon or two then as well.
Weekly:
Shock once per week with MPS.
Check Ph/Alk once per week. Adjust as necessary.
Monthly:
Clean the filters thoroughly once per month. If the spa is getting a lot of use you might take them out mid month and give it/them a 5 minute rinse.
Quarterly:
Change the N2 cartidge every 4 months. Thats also about how often you change you water (±2 months). Depending on your water source you may want to use Spa Defender (metal sequester) with every fill up. If you do, add it upon fill up but wait a day or two to install a new N2 cartridge.
I don't use clarifiers, defoamers, etc unless I absolutely have to. Its not a science project, keep it simple.
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