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Vinny

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« on: October 23, 2005, 06:32:08 pm »



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This is type of foam I deal with!
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Brookenstein

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Re: How's This For Foam ...
« Reply #1 on: October 23, 2005, 06:56:00 pm »
I can't see the pics...

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« Reply #2 on: October 23, 2005, 06:56:59 pm »
Pictures aren't coming through on my end.

The only foam I get is after I use filter cleaner.  I can never seem to rinse them enough.

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« Reply #3 on: October 23, 2005, 09:07:06 pm »
Sorry!

They came through OK on my end so I just assumed all can see.

Here's the place to go:

http://photos.yahoo.com/vinnynj57

and click on foam.

It's amazing the amount of foam I get!!
« Last Edit: October 24, 2005, 08:22:53 am by wmccall »

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« Reply #4 on: October 23, 2005, 09:26:42 pm »
Looks like some one dumped a box of Tide in you tub. I've heard foam discussed on the board before but never realised it could get that bad. Any ideas on how to correct it

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« Reply #5 on: October 23, 2005, 09:40:09 pm »
Thats serious foam.  The best way to get rid of that much is to get something to scoop out the foam.  A pool skimmer net works well.  Then filter, filter, filter.  Foam like that is being introduced by something you are adding...detergent in suits or filter cleaner still residing in filters just cleaned and not completely rinsed are what comes to mind.

That foam reminds me of the first time I used Swirl Away.

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« Reply #6 on: October 23, 2005, 11:08:35 pm »
Thats a bummer Vinny.  I heard that Artesian had a foaming problem.  ;D  ;)

Looks like someone is going in with alot of soap residue in their suits that didnt get rinsed.  

or

Is anyone in your family really really hairy?  Hey someone had to ask. You were all thinking it!!   ;D
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« Reply #7 on: October 23, 2005, 11:26:18 pm »
YOWZA! That's some foam ya got there Vinny 'ol boy!

I'm guessing you have some empty bottles of Mr. Bubble in your yard? ??? ;)

Tony mentioned skimming as much off as possible and that's true but you need to clean and rinse your filters, shock the bejesus out your water and try to oxidize out whatever it is that is causing it and increase your filtration. A foam away product is a quick fix but is just masking the problem.

Barring that, drain and refill. Add 3 times the amount of shock on your fresh fill and have clean your filters on start up.
Depending on how old that water is and what the TDS is, I'd just drain and start again.

Now to find what's causing it...

The most common aspects of foam in a hot tub is soaps, lotions and everything we bring into the water. Don't put your bathing suits into the laundry. Just rinse and let dry. Shower prior to use and make sure you're shocking weekly and keeping your chlorine and pH in line.

Steve
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« Reply #8 on: October 24, 2005, 08:07:43 am »
We had that kind of foam last week.  We had our water tested and found that our tds was over 4000.  They had said that would be causing our foam problem.  We had to dump our water and get water brought in on Saturday.  Now, everything tests fine and no more foam.

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« Reply #9 on: October 24, 2005, 08:31:44 am »
Salesdvl, can you explain or share what you have heard about Artesian having a foaming problem? I am considering one and am interesting in learning all I can. Thank you.

Steve

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« Reply #10 on: October 24, 2005, 09:11:53 am »
Ummmm, I think the  ;D ;) meant it was a joke...
No one "brand" of spa is more susceptible to foam than other Jeff. ;D

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« Reply #11 on: October 24, 2005, 10:15:55 am »
I guess that is what you call a 'full foam' spa and all this time I thought they were talking about insulation.  

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« Reply #12 on: October 24, 2005, 10:54:20 am »
Full foam yes; but it would also be considered a perimeter lock as well as it would prevent you from getting in! ;D

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« Reply #13 on: October 24, 2005, 11:11:04 am »
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Salesdvl, can you explain or share what you have heard about Artesian having a foaming problem? I am considering one and am interesting in learning all I can. Thank you.


I'm sorry, I was kidding.  Vinny & I joke alot.  The only foaming problem Artesian may have is when they pour their beer too quickly at the end of the day.  ;)
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Re: How's This For Foam ...
« Reply #14 on: October 24, 2005, 01:01:43 pm »
Thanks. My fault. I did not pay much attention to the  smiley icons.

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