I had my water tested at pinch a penny today and everything came back ok...ph was 7.6 , chlorine 1.5ppm, alk 100ppm  and calcium 250ppm. I did add the ph down last night since it was a little high after the cloudy issue.
Now, to be confused again...the guy there also told me that I should be adding the MPS after eeach soak, not the dichlor because that would give me too much chlorine with the cartridge...I am now confused again....do I add the MPS after each soak and monitor the chlorine levels and add it when necessary, or do I add it after every soak?
IMO, adding MPS after soaking and relying on the mineral cartridge to sanitize is unsafe. Â Some have had success with this routine, but most have water quailty issues because there is not a good bacteria kill rate without sufficient sanitizer residuals. Â I personally have tried this routine with less than acceptable results. Â The Vermonter method is widely used by members of this forum and is a safe, simple way to sanitize your spa especially with a mineral cartridge. Â You have received some good advice from the posters here.
