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I had thought of the big dose of MPS but it appears that everytime I do even a good sized dose (4tbsp) it sends the bromine level very high and it stays that way for a few days. I figured that if it gets that high you wouldn't want it all trapped under the cover for a week.As for the cover, I've got those cheap little straps with lockable clips installed that I'll just lock. They are there mostly for the kids but I guess it won't hurt to lock them. They really wounldn't prevent any 'intruders' from getting in if they wanted too but at least I would know.
Your Optima should have a lockout feature on the control panel. It prevents the pumps and blower from being activated. This won't prevent someone from popping the locks on your cover, but will make the spa experience pretty boring. The filter cycles still work when the panel is locked. If your lockable cover is like mine, the locks can easily be re locked with a small screwdriver, or the like.Brewman
Make sure you stop by and try out Windy Bob's Master Spa while your down there...
Assuming the flimsy panels havent blown away by then.
Sorry... nothing quite so exotic. A week in Florida to visit family for Thanksgiving and then a week in Canada to visit other family over Christmas. Bacially we're talking about a couple weeks worth of driving either north or south.Chas, the Florence Venice Rome trip sounds great. If you get us a deal maybe we can do that next year.