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Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: DoubleA on May 11, 2006, 12:56:21 pm

Title: Welcome the newest memeber to the dichlor family
Post by: DoubleA on May 11, 2006, 12:56:21 pm
Well as of being tired of the soft soak and the waterline that couldn't go away or be washed.  I made the plunge to dichlor.  Drained, cleaned, new filter and am happy to say no waterline after my first treatment with dichlor.  Considered bromine but thought I'd gove dichlor a shot.  Thanks to all who post so I could research and learn how to properly manage my water.  I will be testing the new water tonight and am very excited.  I went Ozone, Nature 2 and dichlor.
Title: Re: Welcome the newest memeber to the dichlor fami
Post by: drewstar on May 11, 2006, 12:59:50 pm
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Well as of being tired of the soft soak and the waterline that couldn't go away or be washed.  I made the plunge to dichlor.  Drained, cleaned, new filter and am happy to say no waterline after my first treatment with dichlor.  Considered bromine but thought I'd gove dichlor a shot.  Thanks to all who post so I could research and learn how to properly manage my water.  I will be testing the new water tonight and am very excited.  I went Ozone, Nature 2 and dichlor.



Good luck. I hope you'll keep us updated as you use your tub. This is topic that gets tossed around quite a bit, and your experiences will be of real value.    :D
Title: Re: Welcome the newest memeber to the dichlor fami
Post by: windsurfdog on May 11, 2006, 03:24:19 pm
<In my best James Earl Jones voice>

Welcome to the dichlor side, my young warrior.  Feel the power of dichlor as it anihilates the invaders.  You, too, will now be as powerful as myself...... 8)
Title: Re: Welcome the newest memeber to the dichlor fami
Post by: Mendocino101 on May 11, 2006, 03:41:45 pm
It is a good and easy way to care for your water. The frog mineral also works with DiChlor as well as Bromine and is a alternative to N-2.
Title: Re: Welcome the newest memeber to the dichlor fami
Post by: RPG on May 11, 2006, 04:08:56 pm
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<In my best James Earl Jones voice>
Welcome to the dichlor side, my young warrior.  Feel the power of dichlor as it anihilates the invaders.  You, too, will now be as powerful as myself...... 8)


(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b206/EastTexasSpa/d6b39d83.jpg)
<In my best Strawberry Shortcake voice>

The neverending battle between Darth Chlorine, O Bromine Wan Kenobi, and Emperor Biguanicide goes on!

The Spa Fairy
Title: Re: Welcome the newest memeber to the dichlor fami
Post by: DoubleA on May 11, 2006, 04:31:38 pm
What's the difference between the frog and nature 2?  Is one preferred to the other?
Title: Re: Welcome the newest memeber to the dichlor fami
Post by: Spatech_tuo on May 11, 2006, 04:49:08 pm
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The neverending battle between Darth Chlorine, O Bromine Wan Kenobi, and Emperor Biguanicide goes on!

The Spa Fairy


Let's be real here. I know the Spa Frog resembles Yoda a bit but bromine is definitely on the dark side, not chlorine!!!!!!!!! In fact, I think it was the smell of bromine that made Emperor Palpatine's face so hideous.
Title: Re: Welcome the newest memeber to the dichlor fami
Post by: Gomboman on May 12, 2006, 12:22:37 am
I'm sure you'll like it DoubleA. Did you read the Vermonter FAQ? What part of the country are you in?
Title: Re: Welcome the newest memeber to the dichlor fami
Post by: DoubleA on May 12, 2006, 12:28:23 am
Yea I read the Vermonter method.  That's what I'm trying right now and if it keeps going this well it's what I'll stay with.  I'm from the Midwest with hot summers and cold winters.
Title: Re: Welcome the newest memeber to the dichlor fami
Post by: Chas on May 12, 2006, 02:26:05 am
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(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b206/EastTexasSpa/d6b39d83.jpg)
The neverending battle between Darth Chlorine, O Bromine Wan Kenobi, and Emperor Biguanicide goes on!

The Spa Fairy

Holy moly, even the mice are big in Texas.

Title: Re: Welcome the newest memeber to the dichlor fami
Post by: luvmytub on May 12, 2006, 11:25:04 am
I'm hoping to do a drain and refill Sunday, if everything goes as planned.  Last weekend was raining.  I am using Bromine now, but I think we will switch to Dichlor, and give it a whirl.  This will be my first drain and refill.  Hope it goes well!
Title: Re: Welcome the newest memeber to the dichlor fami
Post by: Mendocino101 on May 12, 2006, 02:06:54 pm
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What's the difference between the frog and nature 2?  Is one preferred to the other?

They are both silver based minerals but the frog grinds them finer and it is my understanding that this is why they can be used with both bromine or dichlor. It seems there is a misconception that you can use the frog only with the frog bromine cartridge and this is not accurate you can use it exactly in the same way you use N-2.