Hot Tub Forum
Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: kervis on November 19, 2006, 09:52:38 pm
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Somewhere I saw reference to a 3-day routine.
For example, I will make one up:
Day one--rinse filters, test, add dichlor
Day two--while chlorine is low, test and correct any ph issues
Day 3-- add defender, or whatever else
Four of us just exited the tub--a peaceful, starfilled, 27 degree evening! I added my dichlor, then remembered that I needed to shock as company is coming over for a party on Wednesday.
Then I remembered I need to add defender....I know I can't add it all at once, so I did the dichlor, then after 10 minutes, did the MPS. I'll test tomorrow morning, then go from there. I also need to rinse my filters.
I guess I don't have a routine that I regularly follow, but I am looking for an easy one. I know there are suggestions for what chemicals to add together, or a few days apart, for maxium benefit.
Can anyone help with this? :-/ I swear I saw a suggested 3-day routine out there somewhere for testing and adding chemicals. (Sunday, Wednesday, Friday, or something)
Thanks! :)
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kervis
I think that was me but its in no way a "three day routine" its just what works for me.
Here is how I do it
Shock with MPS every thursday, you can test for CC but I like to shock weekly
Clean filter with a garden hose on Saturday, easy to do takes five minutes in the laundry tub
Test water chems on Monday and adjust what needs to be adjusted
Add 1 teaspoon of dichlor for each bather after each use
Thats it in a nutshell, takes a grand total of about 15 minutes a week and it works for me. You may come up with something different that works for you :) My schedule happens to allow me time on Thurs, Sat and Mondays
Good luck
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Are you thinking of "Leisure Time’s 3-Day-A-Week Program"?
http://www.rhtubs.com/info/Lt-spacare.htm
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Thanks, Canada and Dr. Spa!!
It certainly seems easy enough that I could have figured it out myself, however, I obviously haven't yet! :-[
Just as I am struggling with routines in other areas of my life, this just added to the mix. With the busy holiday season upon us, I really need to streamline and not be guessing about what I did, when I did it, or if I remembered to do it at all.
Now I can print out "the plan", stick it in my Spa Binder, and cross it off my list! 8-)
Thanks much.
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I do the one day routine. Sanitize after use. Saturday...test, adjust pH if needed, add whatever additives I use whether it be Defender, Enzyme, etc., shock if needed in the evening, clean filters every month.
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Are you thinking of "Leisure Time’s 3-Day-A-Week Program"?
http://www.rhtubs.com/info/Lt-spacare.htm
Doc,
The one thing that seems to be missing from the guide is temperature. After a water change, at what temperature can chemicals be added? Are some chemicals temperature-dependent and others not? Or can any chemical be added at any temperature?
Jim
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I usually wait till the water is over 80- for no particular reason that comes to mind.
I'm of the opinion that if temperature was of any importance, it would say so on the instructions on the package.
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Are you thinking of "Leisure Time’s 3-Day-A-Week Program"?
http://www.rhtubs.com/info/Lt-spacare.htm
Doc,
The one thing that seems to be missing from the guide is temperature. After a water change, at what temperature can chemicals be added? Are some chemicals temperature-dependent and others not? Or can any chemical be added at any temperature?
Jim
Temp makes no difference for your waters balance. Chlorine however lasts longer the colder the water is.
I test at a fresh fill and add 1 TBLS chlorine right away. My water requires Baking soda only to raise TA and PH about 4 OZs. Then it's 1/2 tsp per person or 1 tsp min. dichlor after every soak. And check PH about every other week. Half way through a water change I need more baking soda, about 2 OZs. Rinse filter whenever...LOL once a month I guess. Soak one and install a clean one at a water change. Total time, rinse filter....whenever....LOL 5 minutes 3-4 times per 4 months, 15-20 minutes, check PH every other week or so 5 minutes per 40 per month. Add dichlor when exiting tub 0 minutes. For a grand total of about 1 hour per water change, 3-4 months. I have it easy. But I make it easy by not worrying about it.