Water Change just for the heck of it after 4mon?

[TLWR]

It has been 4 months, so it is time to change the Nature2 cartridge. The water seems otherwise fine. Clear, no foam, good readings etc.

Should I just put in a new Nature2 stick, or drain it?

(2 daily users)

[Jacuzzi Jim]

 Personally I would change it, why not?    Some for me would depend on where I lived.  If it's gonna get cold and snow soon then sure change it if it's a good time to do it.   If I lived in Cali I would not worry about it to much and change it when ever I wanted. 

[smackman]

I guess its my water but I cannot get more than 2 months without changing my water due to foaming. The wife and I are the only users and we shower before and my water is balanced but foaming eventually happens. It is easy to change; I just wish I knew the secret. I have a Ozone generator and use very little bromine.

[Chas]

Try raising the calcium hardness. That can stop the foam.

 

[TLWR]

This is our routine. 2 adult users, and shower before use.

Tub is 220 gal, Caldera Kauai with ozone, 24/7 circ pump, and a nature2 stick.

1TBS MPS after nightly use
1TBS Dichlor weekly (Friday night after use, about a minute after adding MPS)
2TBS (heaping) Baking Soda (Friday night after use, about a minute after adding Dichlor)

after 1 month, rinse out filter
2nd month, 2TBS clarifier (in the morning), http://www.lesliespool.com/Home/Spas-and-Hot-Tubs/Spa-Chemicals/48169.html
That night after use, I pull the filter and clean it with 8oz filter cleaner overnight, Rince, and put filter back in. http://www.lesliespool.com/Home/Filters-and-Filter-Supplies/Filter-Supplies/14225.html
3rd month, rinse out filter
4th month, drain and repeat. Already soaked this morning (2x on the weekends) power is off, and will drain the tub after breakfast.

[JohnnyK45]

Our routine…

1)   Monthly, add one bottle of natural Spa Monthly by EcoOne
2)   After each use, chuck in one packet of EcoOne Shock
3)   Once a week, usually Wednesday, throw in two packets
4)   Once a month, swap out filters & let old ones soak for an hour with EcoCleanser; back on the shelf for next time

I will refill our 250 gal tub every 3-4 months; not that it needs it, but my tub is smaller, so it’s a quick process to drain and refill; all done within an hour.

J

[TwinCitiesHotSpring]

change it...fresh water feels great 

[wmccall]

change it...fresh water feels great 

True,  and I would ask where do you live? I changed mine in late November, not because it needed it, but because it might be March before its warm enough to do so.

[Chas]

True,  and I would ask where do you live? I changed mine in late November, not because it needed it, but because it might be March before its warm enough to do so.

That just so blows my mind... We served Thanksgiving dinner on our patio last month, and we might be serving Christmas dinner there as well.


 

[wmccall]

I guess its my water but I cannot get more than 2 months without changing my water due to foaming. The wife and I are the only users and we shower before and my water is balanced but foaming eventually happens. It is easy to change; I just wish I knew the secret. I have a Ozone generator and use very little bromine.

Do you wear suits? Do you wash those suits with laundry soap?  Residual soap in suits can cause foaming.  About the only time I see foaming is when a new guest wears their suit in our tub.

[smackman]

We never wear anything; BUFF.

[Chas]

We never wear anything; BUFF.

Really? For Thanksgiving dinner? Wow.

 

[wmccall]

True,  and I would ask where do you live? I changed mine in late November, not because it needed it, but because it might be March before its warm enough to do so.

That just so blows my mind... We served Thanksgiving dinner on our patio last month, and we might be serving Christmas dinner there as well.


 

I think its been since 2003 since I was in Southern California, but I hope the next time I am there its winter here. I'm going to bring a snowball and throw it at your showroom window.   Makes a big splash, won't break the window 

[TwinCitiesHotSpring]

We never wear anything; BUFF.

Really? For Thanksgiving dinner? Wow.

 

sounds like a heck of a party 

[smackman]

We never wear anything; BUFF.

Really? For Thanksgiving dinner? Wow.

 

Hell, We live in the country and our Hot Tub is in a screened in room with a 4" Insulated roof. It can get well down right graphic.  LOL

Nothing like the country life until you need some maint. work done which has happened only once.

sounds like a heck of a party