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I have a 97 HS Sovreign (350 gal) which I bought used this summer. Â It was ozone ready but did not come with one. Â I researched online and finally purchased the Del Platinum Eclipse ozonator and installed it myself at my last water change. Â I purchased it online at a total cost of about 157.00It was very easy to install and only took about 45 minutes from the moment I took the access panel off until I put the last screw in putting it back on.It works great and the best part is fewer chemicals. Â I use the Nature2 cartridge with it and all I do is put two Tbsp of SpaGuard Enhanced Shock in once a week. Â Thats it. Â I have crystal clear, odor free water 24/7. Â I know everyone has their favorite method, but after personal experience with this one, no one can convince me there is an easier way.Get the ozonator and no matter which sanitization method you use along with it, you will use less chemicals and if you're like me, you'll agree that it was one of the best accessories you ever bought for your tub. Â Happy soaking!
You just shock and don't add a sanitizer in-between your weekly shock? Do you know what your Free Available Chlorine reading is prior to shocking?
Lawdawgva...I think you should check out the Nature2 website FAQ where it specifically states that you still need to use chlorine along with their product, albeit at lower levels (minimum 0.5 ppm) If you are not, my understanding is that you are not safely sanitizing your spa whether or not you have crystal clear water. Can you clarify this if I'm missing something? Thanks! (I've been considering the purchase of this product for a couple weeks, and can't decide if it's for me or not!)Steve
I had read that too Steve and after doing a lot of research on it (reading message boards, talking to friends and dealers) my current method of sanitizing, I believe is a good one.  I believe  that Nature2 is recommending using a low residual of chlorine if you do NOT have an ozonator.The mineral purifier is circulating in my tub 24/7 and is basically a sanitizer.  The ozonator is also working as a sanitizer and oxidizer 24/7.  So I always have residual sanitization going on and that's what I base my decision of not using chlorine on.  I simply add the enhanced shock once a week and that takes care of the rest of the oxidation process the ozonator doesn't.I think people get hooked on using Nature2 and an ozonator AND adding chlorine because they like to "smell" something and that makes them think  its the only way it is effective.  Fact is, mineral purifiers are very effective sanitizers and many public water systems purify their drinking water using minerals.I've never had the first issue of cloudy water, off the chart PH, skin irritations, smelly water, etc.  I'm using the Nature2 which cost 22.95 online every 4 mos. and using 2 Tbsp SpaGuard enhanced shock 12.00 per 2# container from my dealer.  Basically I can say I've been blessed with near perfect water conditions since I've opened my spa in June.I wish you well in your quest for clean water!
Here is a response to a question about ozone and other sanitizers I read at www.askalanaquestion.com******************************Ozone will act as a backup sanitizer and allow you to maintain a lower level of chlorine. Â In theory, all you need is a trace amount of Free Chlorine. Â To play safe, I would suggest a level of 0.5-1.0 PPM, as opposed to 1-3 PPM without the Ozonator. Â In addition, you should find much less of the odors associated with the reduced chlorine use. Â Bromine, mineral purifiers or ionization units can, also, be used in the back-up sanitizer role with ozone. Â I hope that I have been helpful.Sincerely. Â Alan Schuster, 12/16/2003**************************************It is not necessary to check the level of a mineral purifier as they are designed to release the minerals at a set rate as the water flows over them in their chamber. Â Simply replace the cartridge with a new one every 4 mos. and all should be well.
Are you actually getting .5-1 ppm free chlorine with your system? I didn't think you were adding any chlorine?What's actually in SpaGuard Enhanced Shock? I believe there is some chlorine in the mix? Does the chlorine from the shock carry over into your daily residual somehow? Thanks for the input.
SpaGuard Enhanced Shock is 58.2% dichlor and the rest of it is a combination products that perform different functions. It's, of course, a sanitizer/oxidizer to help kill and burn off any of the little stubborn gremlins that might be lurking in the water, a clarifier to clear the water, a flocculant to help clump suspended particles in the water so the filter can remove them more effectively, and finally a ph buffer to help keep your ph on target.