question on hot tubs

[Wwulf76]

We have a 500 gallon Caldera hot tub. I would recommend Silk Balance as a chemical if you have the option. It is expensive but it is so easy to manage. Just add a little once a week and you are done once your initial balance is done. We may have to add Chlorine every once in a while but nothing like the traditional chemical cocktail some have had to use in the past.

 

[Purple Guy]

John I have to tell ya next to my wife my hot tub is my best friend!
I've had one for 10 years and I couldn't think of living without it.
Like you I don't think I have a joint in my body that doesn't act up.
There's nothing better than gettung up in the morning, pouring myself a cup of coffee and starting my day soakin' in the tub.
Worth every cent I paid and if it's in your budget I highly recommend one!

 

[mowin]

Chlorine will ruin some tubs especially the ones that are not smooth fiberglass. Bromine works as well and smells less. I have never seen any data saying Ozone was bad for spas and mine never stayed crystal clear until I used one.

http://www.spadepot.com/spacyclopedia/ozone-information.htm

Never said they were bad, just that there is lots of debate to there usefulness. I have heard ozone will deteriorate the inside of your cover quicker:dontknow:?

Only had my tub for little over a month, and water is crystal clear. I guess ill stick with bromine. Didnt know chlorine could damage some spas.

 

[easysuper]

Hot tub

I did not read all the threads but I am 63, been in construction all my life and have had a number of injury's one that I fell 23 feet so I have a number of aches and pains . I have had one for 15 years so it is a little outdated but works for me . It will accommodate 6 people and we used it in that capacity for many years , but now days my wife and I are the only ones that use it . what I will say about the pain relief is that if I am home I start and end my day in the hot tub. The only thing that works better is some strong pain killers which I do not like to put in my body. The only thing I would do different is the next one will be a Two person tub . So my advise is get one and you will enjoy it as much as your Spyder .

 

[jcthorne]

Never said they were bad, just that there is lots of debate to there usefulness. I have heard ozone will deteriorate the inside of your cover quicker:dontknow:?

Only had my tub for little over a month, and water is crystal clear. I guess ill stick with bromine. Didnt know chlorine could damage some spas.

The real reason to use bromine in a spa vs chlorine is that bromine dissolved in water at 100deg F will outgas FAR less than chlorine. IE the bromine stays in the water rather than vaporizing. It smells less and you will use far less. We have a small floating 'dispenser' and the tub only uses 2 to 3 1" tablets a WEEK.

The tub (a Sunbelt built here in Houston) came with the ozonator. It does stay remarkably clear. I don't mess with the chemicals at all. Only use the bromine tablets. When the water gets old it will start foaming with the jets, usually about twice a year which is a good reminder to change the water and clean the filters. I took readings etc a bunch when we first got it,turned out there was no need to fuss over it. Just keep a few tabs in the dispenser and let er go. Its about 8 yrs old now and we really enjoy it. Did convert it to gas heat to save on the electric consumption. Was using about $50 a month in electric in the winter. Gas is near free for us as we only use more than our minimum bill 2 months a year and then not much.

 

[cuznjohn]

well here is is

so i went today and made a deal for a floor model, they say they needed room for storage for chemicals and filters in the show room, so i got this tub with a built in stereo 40 jets, the light package, UV light all the chemicals and filters plus the lounge chair for a much better price than i original talk about. i got a 3 k saving on the whole package. so i am happy.

 

[ARtraveler]

Enjoy. :cheers: to many happy soaks. :yes::yes:

 

[Magdave]

Looks very similar to mine same size and stereo too. :thumbup:

 

[Bob Denman]

:congrats: I'll bet that you just can't wait to go get hot, sore, and tired now! :thumbup:

 

[mowin]

Nice. When is it being delivered?

 

[PrairieSpyder]

Nice!! Let us know how you like it.

 

[Dan_Ashley]

I went on a three week Caribbean vacation once--had a nice tan when I got home. One of my kids put too much chlorine in the hot tub, and I didn't know it. It bleached away my tan.

 

[cuznjohn]

being it is the floor model i should have it by next week. if i wanted to order a new one it would be 6 weeks