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Backpains

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Ok kids need some help!
« on: May 02, 2006, 02:04:27 pm »
I'm switching from Bromine to Chlorine due to the fact it seems my husband has developed what looks like some form of exema on his legs and torso. Spa dealer proposed changing to Chlorine. soooo......here is my question!

Do I need to flush out the entire system? I know I need to make sure feeder is clean of all bromine and clean filters and do a through cleaning with my spa cleaner but do I need to flush the jets too????

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Ok kids need some help!
« on: May 02, 2006, 02:04:27 pm »

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Re: Ok kids need some help!
« Reply #1 on: May 02, 2006, 02:09:55 pm »
Yes...definately yes.
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Re: Ok kids need some help!
« Reply #2 on: May 02, 2006, 02:45:08 pm »
I suggest buying a new spa, just to be sure.   ;D

If you let your bromine levels drop down to zippo, then drain and re-fill with fresh water that should be enough.  If you want to be "Super High End Sure" you can run the jets for a while then drain and re-fill again.  
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Re: Ok kids need some help!
« Reply #3 on: May 02, 2006, 02:48:45 pm »
You should switch tubs with Tattoo lady.  ;)
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Re: Ok kids need some help!
« Reply #4 on: May 02, 2006, 03:07:23 pm »
hehehe what do I look like??? Rich??? This lil old coleman is only a about a year old. Try talk hubby into new hot tub is like trying to shoot at a flock of geese with a stick!!! Flushed  jets and lines, cleaned andrecleaned just to make sure...refilling as we speak and HOPING hubby's excema goes away or he can just stay out of MY TUB!!! hehehehehehehe (and don't think I haven't warned him about it too!  ::) )

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Re: Ok kids need some help!
« Reply #5 on: May 02, 2006, 03:10:45 pm »
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You should switch tubs with Tattoo lady.  ;)

Hmmmm....Lemme recheck the comment and my brain again....yep, I was right. The answer to THAT is:
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Re: Ok kids need some help!
« Reply #6 on: May 02, 2006, 03:37:07 pm »
ok here's another stupid question...I was given spa shock along with my chlorine tabs and concentrate...do I need to shock as soon as the water is hot or wait a week or what???

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Re: Ok kids need some help!
« Reply #7 on: May 02, 2006, 05:42:18 pm »
Whoa, did you say chlorine tabs?  Trichlor tabs should never be used in Hot water, unless you need some stainless steel eaten or something.

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« Reply #8 on: May 02, 2006, 07:29:01 pm »
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Whoa, did you say chlorine tabs? ÊTrichlor tabs should never be used in Hot water, unless you need some stainless steel eaten or something.

Agreed.  Do not use chlorine tabs.  Yes, you should superchlorinate.  dose your spa have an ozone system?
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Re: Ok kids need some help!
« Reply #9 on: May 02, 2006, 07:33:37 pm »
Trichlor tabs should never be used in Hot water.
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Re: Ok kids need some help!
« Reply #10 on: May 02, 2006, 09:26:09 pm »
Sounds like your dealers service dept is slow/ or they want to sell you a new spa soon.
Give them the tabs and the spa shock back and exchange it for more dichlor.
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Re: Ok kids need some help!
« Reply #11 on: May 02, 2006, 11:44:45 pm »
BTW Hottub.poolboy,

Just how old ARE you?

Your avatar says you are the oldest dealer in New England....

So I was just curious.

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Re: Ok kids need some help!
« Reply #12 on: May 03, 2006, 06:23:40 am »
Chas, I'm 36.
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Re: Ok kids need some help!
« Reply #13 on: May 03, 2006, 10:46:29 am »
My Hotsprings dealer (also in N.E) is in his 50's.

He's much older than you.   What are you trying to pull here?

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Re: Ok kids need some help!
« Reply #14 on: May 03, 2006, 10:51:37 am »
wow, I'm with Drew on this one.

I know many HotSpring dealers who are older than that.

Why even my wife is, uh, never mind.

Forget the whole thing.

So you meant "oldest Dealership."

Ok.

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