Hot Tub Forum
Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: cappykat on December 01, 2005, 11:53:12 am
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I'm sure this is in a post somewhere but I can never seem to find anything when I search.
I went to my local pool supply store this am and asked for di-chlor. He gave me a product by Omni called Algae Destroyer. It says, "sodium dichloro-s-triazinetrione dihydrate 99.0%". Is this what I want?
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Yes.
The packaging seems to be marketing as a pool shock, so be careful with the dosage it may say on the bottle.
Sodium dichloro-s-triazinetrione dihydrate 99.0% is Dichlor and the same % of active ingreadients as my Spa 56 that I use from Leisure time.
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You got it Cappy!
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Thanks, Drew...and Anoroc!!
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Yes, but do you really want to put something called "Destroyer" in your new tub and soak in it :P? It will do the job, but I'd look for another brand with a kinder gentler name. 8)
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I just spent $12.47 on this stuff...so yes, I'm using it. Although you did make me stop and think for a minute...next time I'll find a "kinder, gentler name" to soothe you and me...LOL!! ;D
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Is this what you got:
http://www.focuspools.com/products/Omni/Algaecides-ALGAE-DESTROYER.asp
If so, disregard the dosage. You're skin will fall off. :o
But it's Dichlor. Just use "spa doses" as discussed here, don't dump 2 lbs in.
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Yes, that's exactly what I got. Are you saying not to use?? I can take it back. What do you suggest?
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No, I was just teasing. It's fine to use -- just in tsp and Tbls, not pounds or cups. :o
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I just spent $12.47 on this stuff...so yes, I'm using it. Although you did make me stop and think for a minute...next time I'll find a "kinder, gentler name" to soothe you and me...LOL!! ;D
For how many pounds. I'm finding $4-5 a good price and can get closer to $4 when buying a 5# bottle.
My local Hotsprings/Cal dealer sells this one for $24 for $5, which is hard to beat around here.
(http://www.rhtubs.com/store/images/san9.gif)
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I got ya!! Never again will I do anything in POUNDS when it comes to the hot-tub!! ;D ;)
It was $12.47 for a 2lb bottle. I was going to put in 2 OUNCES...is that ok?
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I got ya!! Never again will I do anything in POUNDS when it comes to the hot-tub!! ;D ;)
It was $12.47 for a 2lb bottle. I was going to put in 2 OUNCES...is that ok?
My thinking is 2 ounces is a good amount for a shock done every week or two. I usually put in about a tablespoon or two when I get out. 2 ounces isn't going to hurt anything, but just I'm betting you will notice a strong chlorine smell and your levels will be real high for quite a few hours.
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I was going to put in 2 OUNCES...is that ok?
I don't know what kind of sanitizer routine you are on, but the range for daily doses discussed on this forum seems to be 1/2 tsp to 1 Tbs per user per half/hour. (I use 1.5 tsp/user/30 min -- that gets my 525 gal tub up to 5 ppm), so 2 oz would be a lot for a daily dose, but about right for a shock treatment.
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Yes, that's exactly what I got. Are you saying not to use?? I can take it back. What do you suggest?
No keep it. It's exactly what you want. It's packaged as a pool shock, so the directions are going to be geared towards a 10,000 gallon pool. but it is EXACTLY the same as the fancy smancy overprices Spa bottleing. That's it.
Listen to folks like WMcall and Drpsa (except for magnets : ) - sorry couldn't resist :) - for dosages, as well as all the other chem pros here.... and you'll be fine. I am just a dilatante.
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Cappy, I don't know if you have a Sams nearby but I picked up a case of Dichlor that had 16 packages each of one pound for a total of $26. (for 16 lbs of dichlor).
My jetsetter is pretty small so I will have sanitizer to spare for a very long time.
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I have not used di-chlor as part of my routine. I was told by someone on this forum to introduce it into my weekly routine.
Geez...as I'm typing this I'm looking at the instructions I got and it says 3 TSP once a week between shock. Add it 2-3 days after I shock.
I could save a lot of my questions if only I could READ MY OWN NOTES!! 3 TSP, TSP, TSP...repeat that 100 times!!
Can I run the filter with the cover closed after doing this?
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Cappy,
You need to leave the cover open after adding di-chlor.
Turn the jets on high, add the di-chlor and when the jets turn off (15 min.) you can close the spa.
drprwnap 8)
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Thats only if you are shocking though right, if you are doing it as a daily routine 1 tsp shouldn't require leaving the lid of for 15 minutes??
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Anoroc,
I am not taking a shot at you personally, really I am not, but I am going to raise the ugly spectre of WallMart/Sam's Club using your post as an excuse. 10 or 15 years ago people laughed at me when I called WallMart the Evil Empire. Not so any more. This is a bad, evil, rotten company that exploits people right, left, and center. With that said, I would like to respectfully encourage you to consider buying your chemicals elsewhere (like from your friendly, local dealer) in the future.
Regards,
Bill
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Bill, no offense taken. We all vote with our dollars so it stands to reason that we should know who and what we are voting for. Thanks for your point of view. 8)
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I think I keep getting myself in trouble. :(