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Spiderman, Switch back to dichlor as your primary sanitizer!I don't understand the use of MPS as your daily routine(maybe others can explain) I my opinion, MPS is an oxidizer and not a sanitizer. Dichlor used in small amounts is a effective sanitizer and in larger amounts can be used as a sanitizer. The method that everyone around here(Vermonters) is tryed and true and works quite well. As for the cloudy water you have now it should clear up in about 24 hours.
I followed Hot Spring's instructions and was using MPS; 1 TBS after each use and shocking with 1 1/2 tsp of dichlor once/week.
Quote I followed Hot Spring's instructions and was using MPS; 1 TBS after each use and shocking with 1 1/2 tsp of dichlor once/week. I've been doing just the opposite as per the experts here recommended and have had no issues since getting the tub a month ago.
After each use or last use of the day add 2-3 Tbsp. Chlor
QuoteAfter each use or last use of the day add 2-3 Tbsp. ChlorI assume you mean teaspoons?
That's a lot of chlorine! Even in a large tub, that would be a 10+ ppm dose. The consensus seems to be that 3-5 ppm is enough, unless you are doing a shock or battling an infection. I understand the point of your post was to keep it simple, and that it is better to use too much than not enough, but IMO that sounds like too much.
How much chlorine does it take to maintain 3-5ppm? The point of my post, as you pointed out, was to keep things simple. However, let me go further into it. You cannot maintain 3-5 ppm with out a chlorine feeder, therefore, when adding chlorine after the use of the spa, add enough to kill all the creepy things that come off of your body and thrive in a moist warm environment. The addition of 3 tablespoons with a 3 or 4 minute off gassing is sufficient to kill all, and allow you to come back to fresh clean water, in which virtually all the chlorine has been used, and you get to soak in almost pure water. Try my method with 3 teaspoons, you water will turn on you and fast.QuoteThat's a lot of chlorine! Even in a large tub, that would be a 10+ ppm dose. The consensus seems to be that 3-5 ppm is enough, unless you are doing a shock or battling an infection. I understand the point of your post was to keep it simple, and that it is better to use too much than not enough, but IMO that sounds like too much.