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Proper Chemicle Method
« on: November 16, 2006, 09:33:48 am »
Well for two years no problems with my ways but lately my tub just isn't right for some reason.    Right around the 2 mth mark my water feels funny, tub walls a little slick.  TDS seems high for that short of time.

What is this method that most people go by and where can I find the details so I can compair what I am doing differently.  I hear of people talking about it all the time but fo the life of me I can't remember the name.

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« Reply #1 on: November 16, 2006, 10:13:24 am »
http://www.rhtubs.com/bbs/FAQ.htm  There are 2 methods listed. I go by the vermonters method.

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« Reply #2 on: November 16, 2006, 10:37:46 am »
I also pretty much go with Vermonter's method.  
And keep Chas' rule in mind-

 The simplest and least expensive solution to bad water is new water.

I know that's not a direct Chas quote, but that's in essence what he says.

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« Reply #3 on: November 16, 2006, 10:55:50 am »
I realize that in most cases the cheapest way to clean up your water/tub is new water. I was just curious as to why my water is only lasting the 2mth mark lately when use/chems etc has not changed.  

The only thing I really do different then the vermont method is I use MPS to shock.  now the MPS I use does have some sanitizer in it.  I really like it but I wonder if I could get away with a by weekly shock.  I may try that.  Or at least test my water to determine if I can get a way with a by weekly shock.

Does anyone else shock by weekend and hows it work for you?

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« Reply #4 on: November 16, 2006, 11:39:55 am »
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I also pretty much go with Vermonter's method.  
And keep Chas' rule in mind-

 The simplest and least expensive solution to bad water is new water.

I know that's not a direct Chas quote, but that's in essence what he says.


"Water is the cheapest chemical you can add to your tub" I think is how it goes.

And drewstars add on is....

....Unless it's -10 degrees outside  ;)

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Re: Proper Chemicle Method
« Reply #5 on: November 16, 2006, 11:42:50 am »
nicker, as far as shocking less,

How often are you using the tub, and how many folks are in it?

I kinda go with a 10 bather/use  rule.   one person using the tub every other day or so, then sure 2 weeks works for me.

2 people every day? Once a week.

10 people in one day? Shock the next day.

I run 03 and use dichlor and have good results.  YMMV.
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« Reply #6 on: November 16, 2006, 12:50:51 pm »
drewstar typically its me using at least every other night and on weekends two of us at least one night.

Maybe its the brand of chemicle I am using.  My Alk is a different MFG, but that is about it.  But I would assume there is not much difference in Alk and PH chems is there?

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« Reply #7 on: November 16, 2006, 01:29:05 pm »
I'm far from a chem pro Nick, and like you for 2 years no crazy problems. I've stuck with the same chem brand and dist, so  I can't say if that would make a big dif. I don't think the Alk and PH could be significantly different. (Unless the active % is different?) Check the lables.

I assume the clarity is fine?

You know, they say the 03 doens't last much longer the 2 yrs, but I would think you'd see a clarity issue if that started to die on you.

I'd dump and run. Maybe a one time fluke?

As far as shocking, with your use, I'd move it out to 10 days or so and see what happens.
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« Reply #8 on: November 16, 2006, 02:40:27 pm »
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I realize that in most cases the cheapest way to clean up your water/tub is new water. I was just curious as to why my water is only lasting the 2mth mark lately when use/chems etc has not changed.  

The only thing I really do different then the vermont method is I use MPS to shock.  now the MPS I use does have some sanitizer in it.  I really like it but I wonder if I could get away with a by weekly shock.  I may try that.  Or at least test my water to determine if I can get a way with a by weekly shock.

Does anyone else shock by weekend and hows it work for you?

According to Vermonter, MPS has NO sanitizer in it.

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Re: Proper Chemicle Method
« Reply #9 on: November 16, 2006, 05:00:24 pm »
But they make MPS with dichlor in it....I think it's called, like, enhanced shock or something.
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« Reply #10 on: November 16, 2006, 05:08:01 pm »
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But they make MPS with dichlor in it....I think it's called, like, enhanced shock or something.

I did not know that. :-? I wonder if they put enough in it to actually get a "shock". Or is it just a normal dose? I'd like to learn a little more about that "enhanced shock".

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Re: Proper Chemicle Method
« Reply #11 on: November 16, 2006, 07:54:16 pm »
A ozonator stops working after about two years

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« Reply #12 on: November 16, 2006, 07:57:59 pm »
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A ozonator stops working after about two years

What are you commenting on? :-?

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Re: Proper Chemicle Method
« Reply #13 on: November 16, 2006, 08:02:10 pm »
The original question

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« Reply #14 on: November 16, 2006, 08:10:05 pm »
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The original question

Sorry, it's just alot easier when you click the quote icon, when multiple people have posted.

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