Chemicals

[TubbinSoon, now we be tubbin]

Have read the Northman version and the Vermont style and read the threads here and there. Am thinking breathing issues with Bromine, NOT GOOD. IONS and other more expensive treatments are exactly that; more expensive.

Itching?
Dry skin???

I seemed to notice more of chlorine odor when testing a Jacuzzi that had something bobbing around. Perhaps it should not have been in there with me? Or me with it? What was odd was how I could smell the chlorine on my finger tips or fingernails in the middle of the night. I have no idea was this Bromine or Chlorine.

Right now simple would be easier and that appears to be dichlor. The mystery tub has Ozone. I would like to have this work so I didn't always smell chlorine.

regards

[CalicoskiesNC]

I cant speak for other tubs, only my own.  I never have a chlorine odor unless I've just dosed it or the morning after a shock.  We dose at night, use the next night and I dont ever smell chlorine. I smell the ozone when we lift the cover.

[TubbinSoon, now we be tubbin]

I cant speak for other tubs, only my own.  I never have a chlorine odor unless I've just dosed it or the morning after a shock.  We dose at night, use the next night and I dont ever smell chlorine. I smell the ozone when we lift the cover.

And this is dichlor right?

[wmccall]

I cant speak for other tubs, only my own.  I never have a chlorine odor unless I've just dosed it or the morning after a shock.  We dose at night, use the next night and I dont ever smell chlorine. I smell the ozone when we lift the cover.

As a dichlor user, this pretty much is my experience. Having grown up with a school that had an indoor swimming pool I got use to the smell of chlorine.  I add after we get out and if I open the cover 10 minutes later I get what I think is a nice chlorine smell (barely noticable) If I do a shock level or just add too much the smell becomes obnoxious lifting the cover shortly after, or the next morning as Calico says, but usually by next usage I don't notice any smell on my skin or when applicable suit.  Perhaps the dealers at the wet test throw in just a little right before your wet test?

[Lori]

Dichlor is chlorine.

I have the same experience with mine as wmmcall and UTS.

Dose when I get out. (I also have ozone.)  There is no smell the next day when I want to use the tub.  The little it does smell when I shock is not as bad as I have witnessed in public pools or spas.

[TubbinSoon, now we be tubbin]

Oh, I remember at the Master Spa wet test, just as I was getting ready to get in this guy gets a small bottle with a dropper and drops some liquid in.

Was this the unknown visitor anti-contamination preventative?

It did cover me with a lingering chlorine smell.

[Winnsome]

We use a chemical treatment called "Pristineblue".  Any body used this process?  I believe its similiar to Nature2 or similiar type.  Use's copper ions in the water.  So far, after two months of use, No smells, ph, Alk, etc are perfect and the water is clear as it should be.  But what do the experts think?
www.Pristineblue.com

[tony]

My experience is the same as the dichlor users above...no chlorine smell, ever.

[ttodd1]

Same here as above.

[TubbinSoon, now we be tubbin]

Incredible, a consensus on this board?

[Steve]

Incredible, a consensus on this board?

I Like Bromine! Sorry Tubbin...I know it's unlike me to disagree but... ! I believe any proper sanitizing system will work well if the appropriate levels are maintained regularly. Heck, it's bascially half chlorine anyway right?

We use a chemical treatment called "Pristineblue".  Any body used this process?  I believe its similiar to Nature2 or similiar type.  Use's copper ions in the water.  So far, after two months of use, No smells, ph, Alk, etc are perfect and the water is clear as it should be.  But what do the experts think?
www.Pristineblue.com

So how do you test for safe sanitizer levels? Are you also using small quantities of chlorine?

Some here have seen me type this before  but beware of relying on the clarity of water. Battery acid is clear also. Many assume their water is fine if it's clear. Your balancing can be completely out of whack and still maintain clarity to some degree.

Steve

[salesdvl]

Incredible, a consensus on this board?

OK, what do I have to do to break this up.??  You know we aren't supposed to agree.  

[Winnsome]

We test the PristineBlue for the "shocking" ability with a copper ion test.  Then you follow the Pristineblue chart for how much to add once every two weeks.  You can still use a little Chlorine if needed.  But so far, not needed.  The sanitizer levels are checked with this copper ion test.  But being new to the spa world, this is why I am asking questions.  This site has been very helpful to us.  Have learned a lot.

[TubbinSoon, now we be tubbin]

I have not the priviledge of having a tub to test....yet. It is just outside my reach but in town. I am planning on getting the Taylor test set but there seems to be more than one kit. The approximately $40-50 kit I think is what would do the job. It has something for ph, calcium, chlorine, bromine, and TDS?

[Lori]

Tubbinsoon,

The Taylor test for Chlorine/Bromine (whichever you use), calcium, ph, alkalinity.  There is also a test for CYA (I think, I've never used it).

TDS I check with strips, which are just a guide.  If I want proper TDS levels, I take it to a professional to test!