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Salt in a chlorine hot tub
Astropin:
--- Quote from: Cora5 on February 14, 2018, 10:59:40 am ---
--- Quote from: Astropin on February 13, 2018, 12:42:27 pm ---What about something like this: https://www.amazon.com/ControlOMatic-Smarter-Saltwater-Chlorine-Generation/dp/B0184O0F3K/ref=wl_mb_wl_huc_clickstream_2_dp?ie=UTF8&pd_rd_r=NZ6ENYVPNE3NXYD7SPHA&pd_rd_w=XkkOx&pd_rd_wg=7sJzn
"Using its chlorine detection system, the MegaChlor will generate only what it needs to when it needs to. The self-cleaning system reduces the time you spend worrying about maintenance."
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This is the chlorine generator I've got my eyes on and will likely get once I purchase my spa. It appears to be an intelligent model that has the capability to monitor the amount of chlorine in the spa and make the necessary adjustments if needed. This is not a set it and forget it by any means. One will still have to be knowledgable of spa water chemistry and check the water balance on a regular basis and make the necessary adjustments.
This method is great for folks that have skin sensitivities to chemicals.
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Well I just bought it so I'll let everyone know how it goes. Tub just got delivered today (nice Valentines gift aye?). Can't get it hooked up until tomorrow though. Apparently some people liked what they saw in that system. Sounds like the real key with a salt system (any system really) is keeping the PH in line. If the PH gets out of whack that's when you run into issues. Maybe someday someone will develop a system that monitors and adjusts all of the parameters in your tub automatically...until then you need to pay a least some attention to it on a weekly basis. I really like the idea of "softer" water.
Cora5:
Hi Astropin,
Congratulations on your new spa. Please be sure to keep us updated on how you like the chlorine generator and post photos of your setup.
Let us know if the manufacturer of the chlorine generator has sufficient instructions with the device on maintaining water balance. It will be interesting to know if they are thorough in their presentation of their product by adding information on proper water chemistry in the package.
:D
Astropin:
--- Quote from: Cora5 on February 14, 2018, 01:30:18 pm ---
Let us know if the manufacturer of the chlorine generator has sufficient instructions with the device on maintaining water balance. It will be interesting to know if they are thorough in their presentation of their product by adding information on proper water chemistry in the package.
:D
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Well here are the instructions if you are interested: http://www.controlomatic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/SmarterSpa_Owners_Manual.pdf
Hottubguy:
--- Quote from: Astropin on February 14, 2018, 01:06:32 pm ---
--- Quote from: Cora5 on February 14, 2018, 10:59:40 am ---
--- Quote from: Astropin on February 13, 2018, 12:42:27 pm ---What about something like this: https://www.amazon.com/ControlOMatic-Smarter-Saltwater-Chlorine-Generation/dp/B0184O0F3K/ref=wl_mb_wl_huc_clickstream_2_dp?ie=UTF8&pd_rd_r=NZ6ENYVPNE3NXYD7SPHA&pd_rd_w=XkkOx&pd_rd_wg=7sJzn
"Using its chlorine detection system, the MegaChlor will generate only what it needs to when it needs to. The self-cleaning system reduces the time you spend worrying about maintenance."
--- End quote ---
This is the chlorine generator I've got my eyes on and will likely get once I purchase my spa. It appears to be an intelligent model that has the capability to monitor the amount of chlorine in the spa and make the necessary adjustments if needed. This is not a set it and forget it by any means. One will still have to be knowledgable of spa water chemistry and check the water balance on a regular basis and make the necessary adjustments.
This method is great for folks that have skin sensitivities to chemicals.
--- End quote ---
Well I just bought it so I'll let everyone know how it goes. Tub just got delivered today (nice Valentines gift aye?). Can't get it hooked up until tomorrow though. Apparently some people liked what they saw in that system. Sounds like the real key with a salt system (any system really) is keeping the PH in line. If the PH gets out of whack that's when you run into issues. Maybe someday someone will develop a system that monitors and adjusts all of the parameters in your tub automatically...until then you need to pay a least some attention to it on a weekly basis. I really like the idea of "softer" water.
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PH is very important but no more important then the hardness level in tub. Needs to be very low
Astropin:
--- Quote from: Hottubguy on February 14, 2018, 03:32:57 pm ---
--- Quote from: Astropin on February 14, 2018, 01:06:32 pm ---
--- Quote from: Cora5 on February 14, 2018, 10:59:40 am ---
--- Quote from: Astropin on February 13, 2018, 12:42:27 pm ---What about something like this: https://www.amazon.com/ControlOMatic-Smarter-Saltwater-Chlorine-Generation/dp/B0184O0F3K/ref=wl_mb_wl_huc_clickstream_2_dp?ie=UTF8&pd_rd_r=NZ6ENYVPNE3NXYD7SPHA&pd_rd_w=XkkOx&pd_rd_wg=7sJzn
"Using its chlorine detection system, the MegaChlor will generate only what it needs to when it needs to. The self-cleaning system reduces the time you spend worrying about maintenance."
--- End quote ---
This is the chlorine generator I've got my eyes on and will likely get once I purchase my spa. It appears to be an intelligent model that has the capability to monitor the amount of chlorine in the spa and make the necessary adjustments if needed. This is not a set it and forget it by any means. One will still have to be knowledgable of spa water chemistry and check the water balance on a regular basis and make the necessary adjustments.
This method is great for folks that have skin sensitivities to chemicals.
--- End quote ---
Well I just bought it so I'll let everyone know how it goes. Tub just got delivered today (nice Valentines gift aye?). Can't get it hooked up until tomorrow though. Apparently some people liked what they saw in that system. Sounds like the real key with a salt system (any system really) is keeping the PH in line. If the PH gets out of whack that's when you run into issues. Maybe someday someone will develop a system that monitors and adjusts all of the parameters in your tub automatically...until then you need to pay a least some attention to it on a weekly basis. I really like the idea of "softer" water.
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PH is very important but no more important then the hardness level in tub. Needs to be very low
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Well they do give this warning:
"WARNING: Consistently low Calcium Hardness levels below 150 PPM may lead to spa equipment
damage and failure. Make sure Calcium Hardness levels are within the recommended range above."
Those levels are 200-400ppm
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