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Chas, are you saying NO to tablets period, or just for a novice?HTM
Yes. I mean NO. I mean: I'm saying, "don't use tabs (Bromine or Trichlor) in any covered spa."Yes, there are some folks who use the tub twice daily, or for some other reason seem to do ok with it, but the vast majority of people using tabs in a feeder do damage to the cover (keep in mind that you can't SEE this damage, it's inside the cover) and some of them also do damage to pillows and such.I do sell a few of the tabs, but the people either have uncovered tubs (in-ground or similar) or they have just not asked for advice. One of them thinks I'm trying to sell him something more expensive - so I let him go right on using the tabs. And I have sold him three covers in 12 years - would have been four, but he lets them go till he can't even open them.
I will be getting my hot tub in about a month. Appreciate the advice on daily use. Where do you suggest we buy the chemicals and what brands are best. I would like to buy over the internet so I do not have to drive 20-30 minutes to refill every 3 months or so. Thanks