Hot Tub Forum

Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: squale on April 28, 2008, 03:57:24 pm

Title: Skin smells after getting out of spa using Dichlor
Post by: squale on April 28, 2008, 03:57:24 pm
I have a Sundance spa, and I use Dichlor at about 1 tablespoon after every use or every other day when not using the tub.  I shock once a week with 2 ounces of MPS.  I have noticed that when I get out of the hottub my skin has a weird smell to it... sort of like a bodyoder smell (and it's not me because I shower before getting in and I don't smell).  So my water has this weird smell to it, but I keep my chlorine levels up around 3-5ppm and my water is balanced.  I have also been getting black spots on the inside of my cover, so I have to wipe down the inside of the cover with diluted bleach every couple of weeks.

anybody know why my water could be smelling and making my skin smell like this?  after a fresh water change when I get out of the spa my skin doesn't smell at all..  and I know regular chlorine shouldn't make your skin smell.
Title: Re: Skin smells after getting out of spa using Dic
Post by: Vinny on April 28, 2008, 05:05:10 pm
Black spots on the cover may be mold.

If the smell smells like chlorine you have very high combined chlorine and your using MPS isn't cutting the chlorine compound. If it is BO smell it too may be mold.

How old is your water?

What you may need to do is shock the tub with 10+ PPM chlorine dip a rag into the water and wipe down the entire surface along with under pillows or any place above the water line.

Do you have any areas of the tub closed off (sections of jets either by diverter valves or turning off jets)? If yes that could be your problem.
Title: Re: Skin smells after getting out of spa using Dic
Post by: Richs100 on April 28, 2008, 05:07:40 pm
Quote
I have a Sundance spa, and I use Dichlor at about 1 tablespoon after every use or every other day when not using the tub.  I shock once a week with 2 ounces of MPS.  I have noticed that when I get out of the hottub my skin has a weird smell to it... sort of like a bodyoder smell (and it's not me because I shower before getting in and I don't smell).  So my water has this weird smell to it, but I keep my chlorine levels up around 3-5ppm and my water is balanced.  I have also been getting black spots on the inside of my cover, so I have to wipe down the inside of the cover with diluted bleach every couple of weeks.

anybody know why my water could be smelling and making my skin smell like this?  after a fresh water change when I get out of the spa my skin doesn't smell at all..  and I know regular chlorine shouldn't make your skin smell.

Squale, your situation is beginning to concern me.  I'm no chem expert, but you should not be having so many problems with a new tub.  

You have told us that you add dichlor after each soak.  And you shock with MPS weekly.  I also note in one of your other posts, you are having problems keeping any kind of residual chlorine reading in your tub 24 hours later.  Yet your skin smells like chlorine after a soak.  

If there is no chlorine in the tub when you get in, IMHO, I can't see how it's the chlorine/dichlor that your smelling.  It has to be something else that is giving off the odor.  

Since you are also having problems with mildew spots on the underside of your lid, maybe, at this point it would be a good idea to have your water tested by a professional.  The combination of quickly dropping chlorine levels, mildew on the lid and funny odors from the water, something is just not right.

Last thought:  Forgive me if you have already told us, but are you sure that your pH and alk are within range?  I understand that they can affect the efficiency of the chlorine if they are way off.

Rich
Title: Re: Skin smells after getting out of spa using Dic
Post by: Bonibelle on April 28, 2008, 10:44:02 pm
If I remember correctly, Squale's tub is inside of his garage. I wonder if that might contribute to any of the problems that he is experiencing.. Not sure why, but just a thought.
Title: Re: Skin smells after getting out of spa using Dic
Post by: Lars on April 29, 2008, 11:06:47 am
Actually, this is what squale said in another post.

Quote
I use Dichlor once a day or every other day, about 2 teaspoons at a time, after I get out of the hottub and then if I don't go in the hottub for a couple days I will put it in like every other day.  I shock with MPS once a week.

Needs to add chlorine every day, not every other day.  Sounds like his sanitize got low and the tub got away from him.

Superchlorinate and wipe everything down, above and below the water line.
Title: Re: Skin smells after getting out of spa using Dic
Post by: squale on April 29, 2008, 11:25:06 am
what happens if your TDS gets too high?
Title: Re: Skin smells after getting out of spa using Dic
Post by: Steve on April 29, 2008, 11:32:44 am
Quote
what happens if your TDS gets too high?