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bachman:
Seen a few threads and posts and nothing really gave me a general overall view or use application.
-Not looking to stir up controversy.
-Asking due to some cloudiness but not necessarily a 'problem'.

I've read that these break down some contaminants and help clear water so I'm wondering if they are a bit more specialty for issues that our regular chemistry basics may not overcome.

Also read they don't really replace sanitizing nor should they be used that way BUT can work with the other products and not create a problem.

Lastly, if I wish to try it, is there a schedule for how to integrate it into use weekly as a maint type thing or is it mostly use only as or when needed ? Welcome any input from users who use this , have tried it or had success or problems and can share some info. Thank you !

swilly1000:
I've been using Spa Marvel since day 1, which was only three months ago. Not trying to stir up controversy (lol) but here's Chris Wheatley's instructions for the product:

SPA MARVEL QUICK AND EASY DIRECTIONS

Cleanse your tub (not necessary for a new tub)

1. Remove Filters
2. Pour the full bottle of CLEANSER in your tub
3. Run your jets on high for 1-2 hours then allow to circulate for 23 hours.
4. Drain and rinse thoroughly, clean the cover.
5. Refill the tub

Spa Marvel Startup

1. Heat water to desired temp
2. Prime pumps after turning on power(turn both pumps on high speed)
3. Run pumps for 20 minutes
4. Use test strips to test water
5. Balance alkalinity to 150 (turn jets on for a few minutes after adding Alka Boost each time)
6. Run pumps for 5 min
7. Balance ph to 7.6 – 8.2
8. Fill floating dispenser with chlorine tablets and set to the first break in the threads (see image)
9. Add Full bottle of Spa Marvel, Run pumps for 30 Min (Wait the 30 minutes before getting in)

Weekly

1. Make Sure floating dispenser always has chlorine tabs in it
2. put 1 capfuls of shock (1cap/4-6 people) or at the end of each day used..
3. use test strips provided to test water 1 time per week and balance alkalinity and ph if needed

** Add Spa Marvel Water Treatment every three months.

**RINSE YOUR FILTERS WEEKLY (not the mineral filter)

**EVERY 8-10 WEEKS SOAK ONLY THE BLUE FILTERS IN A PLASTIC PAIL WITH THE FILTER CLEANER FOR 24 HOURS (DOING THIS YOU SHOULD GET 12 TO 18 MONTHS OUT OF YOUR FILTERS). NEVER SOAK THE GREY COLORED FILTER (THIS HAS TO BE REPLACED EVERY 6-8 MONTHS DEPENDING ON USAGE).

**IGNORE THE CHLORINE or bromine LEVEL ON YOUR TEST STRIPS, THE SPA MARVEL REGULATES THE CHLORINE AS NECESSARY SO THE LEVEL SHOWING ON THE STRIPS WILL NEVER BE ACCURATE

** IF YOU MUST WEAR CLOTHES IN THE TUB PLEASE WASH WITH MINIMAL AMOUNTS OF DETERGENT AND ALWAYS DO A SECOND RINSE, THE JETS ARE POWERFUL THEREFORE THEY PULL SOAP FROM THE CLOTHES AND IT’LL MAKE YOUR WATER FOAMY!!

**IT’S SMART TO ONLY TEST YOUR WATER ONCE PER WEEK. ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS CAN SLIGHTLY ALTER THE PH AND ALKALINITY BUT THIS CORRECTS ITSELF WHEN THE JETS ARE RUNNING. YOU DON’T WANT TO OVERDOSE YOUR WATER WITH CHEMICALS.

Tman122:
If you take the chlorine out the enzymes won't work. But if you take the enzymes out the chlorine will work.

Skip the enzymes.

bud16415:
I am fully in the camp of using a sanitizer and following the long tested method of using chlorine. I myself use dichlor and then switch to household bleach once I have proper stabilizer levels. I see no use for enzymes.

That being said I have two good friends that both bought hot tubs from the same place and he recommends some enzyme only stuff. They fill their tub with water and with an eye dropper put something like 22 or 27 drops of this stuff (different size tubs) into the tub and do nothing for a month. At the end of a month they clean filter and add drops again. They have both had their tubs for years and they both only change their water once a year. Every time I have ever looked at their water it is clear as can be smells great and they claim is easy on the skin.

I have no idea how this stuff can work and I have read 100s of accounts how it can’t work.

Swilly1000 posted above about using a floating dispenser with chlorine in it and I know of no tablet form of chlorine that is being sold for hot tubs only bromine. If they could tell us the name of the chlorine they use I would be interested. Or even what the label says is in it.     

d00nut:

--- Quote from: bud16415 on December 29, 2018, 09:25:42 am ---Swilly1000 posted above about using a floating dispenser with chlorine in it and I know of no tablet form of chlorine that is being sold for hot tubs only bromine. If they could tell us the name of the chlorine they use I would be interested. Or even what the label says is in it.   

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I like spa marvel.  I've tried it, and it seems to help.  Makes the water feel really soft and it really helped my foaming issue.  I would not recommend floating tabs of chlorine.  Every manufacturer says it will void their warranty as this is typically Trichlor.  I'm still of the opinion that dichlor is best, with sodium hypochlorite as a good alternative depending on how long the water change is.

Don't use tabs kids... no bueno

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