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« on: December 04, 2004, 12:58:37 pm »
I started doing an alternate shocking procedure, where every other week I use MPS instead of Dichlor as a shock.  I still sanitize after every use with Dichlor (pretty much daily).  I've noticed that there is some foaming when using MPS, but not when using Dichlor.  It isn't a lot, but definitely noticible.  Is this normal?   ???

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« on: December 04, 2004, 12:58:37 pm »

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« Reply #1 on: December 04, 2004, 03:25:14 pm »
I use only MPS shock, with bromine, and no foaming problems.
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« Reply #2 on: December 04, 2004, 03:54:26 pm »
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I use only MPS shock, with bromine, and no foaming problems.
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Re: MPS foam
« Reply #3 on: December 05, 2004, 09:49:30 am »
I do pretty much the same as you with no foaming problems. Are you also cleaning the filter at the same time? Some filter cleaners cause foamin if you don't , as I like to say, "rinse the beegeebers" out of them.
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Re: MPS foam
« Reply #4 on: December 05, 2004, 12:47:20 pm »
Yep, I clean the filters regularly, but my filters are a little different in that they go in the wash with a very slight amount of detergent and some bleach (cloth style that fit over a plastic "basket").  Always do an extra rinse.  Maybe I'll give it a shot w/o the detergent at all, but that is what the manufacturer recommends.

I just wondered if, all other things being equal, MPS could cause foaming where dichlor doesn't.  Chlorine really doesn't bother me at all, but my wife is a bit sensitive, so that's why I was trying the alternative method.

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« Reply #5 on: December 05, 2004, 08:24:02 pm »
And along the same lines... when using MPS, does it tend to leave the water a little cloudy compared to dichlor?

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Re: MPS foam
« Reply #6 on: December 05, 2004, 09:20:51 pm »
Our water is clear, but I've never used dichlor so I can't compare the two.
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« Reply #7 on: December 06, 2004, 01:24:08 am »
Thanks Brewman.  I really think all the problems I'm experiencing now relate back to when I tried that "velvet touch" crap from leisuretime.  It caused foaming then, and I wonder if there is some sort of reaction to that.  I'll probably do a drain and fill, but I would like to get another month out of this water.

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« Reply #8 on: December 06, 2004, 08:50:09 am »
If you need to stretch it out another few weeks, why not try one of the foam dispersing products?
The one I use works fine, for the few times I've ever had foaming issues.  
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« Reply #9 on: December 06, 2004, 01:12:59 pm »
I have used the foam dispersing stuff.  It worked well, but I don't like adding more to the mix than I have to.  I'm starting to feel like a chemist making some evil brew!  ;)

The foam only occurs now with an MPS shock, and then only a little that I can manually skim off, so it's no big deal.  I think I can just live with it until the water change.  Thanks!


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Re: MPS foam
« Reply #10 on: December 06, 2004, 01:22:42 pm »
MPS should actually help get rid of foam being an oxidizer that eliminates organics.

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« Reply #11 on: December 06, 2004, 02:05:06 pm »
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MPS should actually help get rid of foam being an oxidizer that eliminates organics.


Well, that statement only makes me think it is more than likely that 'velvet touch' crap!  :P  Although maybe the foam coming up is what it is trying to get rid of (if that makes sense)?  ???

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« Reply #12 on: December 06, 2004, 02:15:45 pm »
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MPS should actually help get rid of foam being an oxidizer that eliminates organics.

Some versions of MPS shock - "Freshwater" by HotSpring for example - contain a clarifier. I have found that over doing it with this particular product can increase the likelyhood of foam. It also tends to raise the TDS if overdone.
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« Reply #13 on: December 07, 2004, 02:47:36 pm »
That is why I now use just a straight MPS product...no buffers, no clarifiers.  It is also less expensive and you use less.

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Re: MPS foam
« Reply #14 on: December 07, 2004, 02:59:27 pm »
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That is why I now use just a straight MPS product...no buffers, no clarifiers.  It is also less expensive and you use less.


Can you give a brand example?


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