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It was nice when spas only had 4 jets in them and huge UV ozones. People could get away with essentially no chlorine/bromine. When they get their new tubs with dozens of jets, multiple pumps, smaller lines etc..., they quickly find out that their new ozone doesn't do all the work for them. Ozone may help keep clear water, but that does not mean it is SANITIZING. It just means it is OXIDIZING.
...I completly disagree with the folks saying it's like relegion, and there's no proof either way if it is effective. That's absolutely hogwash...
...IF ozone has no value, is so controversial, or is meaningless in water management, why is it sold and why do people continue to replace them over the past 25 + years of it's application in this industry?...
Quote...IF ozone has no value, is so controversial, or is meaningless in water management, why is it sold and why do people continue to replace them over the past 25 + years of it's application in this industry?...Didn't Detroit automakers and cigarette manufacturers use similar defenses?
Ozone appears to be like Santa Claus, it only brings benefits to the homes of believers. 8-)
Just remember that the ozone that's not absorbed into the water will off gas into the tub. This will ruin the headrests and cover.I also think part of this whole ozone needed in a hot tub is hype. People believe some of what their told - sometimes all of what their told. I tested ozone in my tub for 24/7 for a few months and found it did give me 1 whole day extra clean looking water - I could say close to 100% return. But it didn't give me 4 or 5 days. I also know that it only produces very low O3 based on Del's info.What 50 mg an hour = 1.2 grams a day. Prozone claims 8 grams a day and the JED 103 claims 2.4 grams a day.IF ozone is absorbed into water at a certain percentage, then the higher the output then the greater the amount amout of O3 is in the water to do the job.The question of replacing an O3 unit is dependant on if you are blindly following what was vs thinking about what is. How long did that ozonator go out? A day, week or years. Was it really effective? Mine is not IMO, many people turn theirs off and are OK and some are effective. Will I replace mine - they answer is yes with a "but" - since my O3 unit is producing very little ozone, I will replace it with a higher output unit, right now the Prozone unit seems to be the one I will choose. I plan on seeing if it does any better with considerably more ozone output. I also want to see if I get the ozone smell from all that extra ozone. I may have to add a "contact chamber" length of hose to get more absorbtion but I don't want to sacrifice a $400 cover for not adding $10 a year in extra dichlor.Will it work any better - I'll find out when I add it.
QuoteJust remember that the ozone that's not absorbed into the water will off gas into the tub. This will ruin the headrests and cover.I also think part of this whole ozone needed in a hot tub is hype. People believe some of what their told - sometimes all of what their told. I tested ozone in my tub for 24/7 for a few months and found it did give me 1 whole day extra clean looking water - I could say close to 100% return. But it didn't give me 4 or 5 days. I also know that it only produces very low O3 based on Del's info.What 50 mg an hour = 1.2 grams a day. Prozone claims 8 grams a day and the JED 103 claims 2.4 grams a day.IF ozone is absorbed into water at a certain percentage, then the higher the output then the greater the amount amout of O3 is in the water to do the job.The question of replacing an O3 unit is dependant on if you are blindly following what was vs thinking about what is. How long did that ozonator go out? A day, week or years. Was it really effective? Mine is not IMO, many people turn theirs off and are OK and some are effective. Will I replace mine - they answer is yes with a "but" - since my O3 unit is producing very little ozone, I will replace it with a higher output unit, right now the Prozone unit seems to be the one I will choose. I plan on seeing if it does any better with considerably more ozone output. I also want to see if I get the ozone smell from all that extra ozone. I may have to add a "contact chamber" length of hose to get more absorbtion but I don't want to sacrifice a $400 cover for not adding $10 a year in extra dichlor.Will it work any better - I'll find out when I add it. Like I said earlier,I am pro ozone!!I think very few people rely on ozone only and no chems in there spa,If you want to test the theory try this, keep the ozone hooked up but quit adding chlorine and or mps to your spa keep track of how many days it takes the water to go south on you. Now most people will not go this far but get your water back up to par then unhook your ozone and without adding any chems keep track of how long it takes your water to go bad. Of course you would have to use your spa the same amount of time and same bather load as before. in a perfect world this should tell you if your ozonator really makes a difference or not. Now I guess this will also depend on how well your spa filters and what type of filter it is. But thats for another debate.