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Chemical Dispensing Options
« on: October 25, 2004, 02:04:34 pm »
Wondering if any Jacuzzi owners out there have used anything but the good old measuring cup / spoon for dispensing Bromine / Chlorine.

As Jacuzzi doesn't have the neat Sundance chemical dispensing system, I'm looking for something that's a little easier (lazier) to use.  

I found I was getting green water after missing just one day of Bromine, and in my past experience, I never had that problem with a floating dispenser, however I never liked it when actually in the tub.

Any thoughts ?  

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Chemical Dispensing Options
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Re: Chemical Dispensing Options
« Reply #1 on: October 25, 2004, 02:45:08 pm »
Though I am not a Jacuzzi owner, there are many of us that use a simple tsp. to dispense dichlor resulting in consistently crystal water.
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Re: Chemical Dispensing Options
« Reply #2 on: October 25, 2004, 02:57:36 pm »
I use Dichor and use the cup thingy.  I did find it anoying at first until I bought bakers tsp cup thingy.  The one with the long handle on it.  It makes it so easy so scoop out the perfect amount of dichlor and its that simple. I have never used bromine and I don't thhk I will.  I like the dichlor, it really is easy and my water is always clear.

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Re: Chemical Dispensing Options
« Reply #3 on: October 25, 2004, 03:55:25 pm »
Well it seems that manual dispensation seems to be the norm.  

On the issue of Bromine vs. Chlorine / Dichlor, I am also very frustrated on how sensitive Bromine is.  Or is it a function of new water ?  As I mentioned in the original post, I can't seem to leave the tub a day without the water turning cloudy or green, and that's with not heavy usage (2-3 times per week)

BTW, I've used Chlorine in the past with very good results (and it's only a one part system)

Thoughts ???

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Re: Chemical Dispensing Options
« Reply #4 on: October 25, 2004, 04:34:36 pm »
....dichlor or die......

.....spare the dichlor, spoil the tub......

.......they can have my dichlor when they pry it from my warm, wet, sanitized hands.......
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Re: Chemical Dispensing Options
« Reply #5 on: October 25, 2004, 06:38:42 pm »
Down boy, down..... ;)

You almost make it seem like you have a chemical dependence problem with it ... ;D
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Re: Chemical Dispensing Options
« Reply #6 on: October 25, 2004, 07:41:07 pm »
Dichlor is the method of sanitization that Mr. Sappy approves of.

He also uses the long-handled TABLESP00NS spoken of above. Or so I hear, anyway.
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Re: Chemical Dispensing Options
« Reply #7 on: October 25, 2004, 08:35:38 pm »
Dichlor and bromine powder seem to have the least impact on chemistry. Dichlor being the better of the two in that regard. Tablets of tri-chlor (3)or bromine(4) are quite low in pH. Although a more convenient and automatic sanitizing method, the tablets do create more work in terms of managing water balance.
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Re: Chemical Dispensing Options
« Reply #8 on: October 25, 2004, 09:25:53 pm »
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Down boy, down..... ;)

You almost make it seem like you have a chemical dependence problem with it ... ;D


;D Good one ;)

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Re: Chemical Dispensing Options
« Reply #9 on: October 26, 2004, 10:13:31 am »
Dichlor.  It gives you more control over variations in the use of your spa.

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« Reply #10 on: October 26, 2004, 11:08:50 am »
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Dichlor.  It gives you more control over variations in the use of your spa.


Good point. Chemical dispensers have settings. They are great if you have consistent usage. If usage increases your settings need to increase otherwise you are under-sanitized. The reverse is true also. Under-sanitizing can affect bather health. Over-sanitizing can shorten the life of covers/pillows at the very least.

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Re: Chemical Dispensing Options
« Reply #11 on: October 26, 2004, 02:32:17 pm »
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Down boy, down..... ;)

You almost make it seem like you have a chemical dependence problem with it ... ;D

Hey, anybody seen my needles?...... :D
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Re: Chemical Dispensing Options
« Reply #12 on: October 26, 2004, 02:49:02 pm »
Seriously Windsurf,    How do you really feel about Di-chlor?
Measure once, cut twice.

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« Reply #13 on: October 26, 2004, 02:52:03 pm »
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Seriously Windsurf,    How do you really feel about Di-chlor?

Ask Doc.....there seems to be a steady stream of UPS trucks toting 5 lb. canisters of AllClear up the driveway...... ::)
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Re: Chemical Dispensing Options
« Reply #14 on: October 26, 2004, 02:55:17 pm »
I think the only way to be completely accurate is to count out each grain of Di-chlor individually.  I know it takes exactly 438 grains every other day to keep my spa water clear.  That is assuming an ambient air temp of ...... lets not start that again.

I'm kidding.... about counting grains.  I do however wish I had a measuring thingy.  I just toss in what looks to be a tsp.  
Measure once, cut twice.

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