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Questions for Hot Spring Freshwater (salt) Owners
d00nut:
--- Quote from: Johnrb3 on September 03, 2019, 09:16:05 pm ---Castletonia, so even the chlorine generated by the salt system should show up as a reading on the test strips?
I knew that sounded fishy. I never have a chlorine reading and thought something was wrong with my brand new tub, but they said it was normal to not have a reading.
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If you have ozone with your Freshwater Salt System... you also won't have a chlorine residual. That's how we sell most of ours
Steph135:
After the boost cycle ends what is your chlorine reading at? What does it start at?
I started the boost on Sunday morning, and it was at 2. That afternoon around 3 pm I tested the chlorine levels again, and it was still at a 2.
The next morning after using it through the night with guests I set it on a boost again, and added additional chlorine, and let the jets run for about a half an hour. We didn't get cloudy water this time around.
I guess we need to get our water tested for phosphates. that seems to be the last missing question we should get answered.
Hottubguy:
--- Quote from: Steph135 on September 05, 2019, 02:53:05 pm ---
After the boost cycle ends what is your chlorine reading at? What does it start at?
I started the boost on Sunday morning, and it was at 2. That afternoon around 3 pm I tested the chlorine levels again, and it was still at a 2.
The next morning after using it through the night with guests I set it on a boost again, and added additional chlorine, and let the jets run for about a half an hour. We didn't get cloudy water this time around.
I guess we need to get our water tested for phosphates. that seems to be the last missing question we should get answered.
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That would be my next stop. Sounds like you are doing everything properly
BullFrogSpasMN:
--- Quote from: Steph135 on September 05, 2019, 02:53:05 pm ---
After the boost cycle ends what is your chlorine reading at? What does it start at?
I started the boost on Sunday morning, and it was at 2. That afternoon around 3 pm I tested the chlorine levels again, and it was still at a 2.
The next morning after using it through the night with guests I set it on a boost again, and added additional chlorine, and let the jets run for about a half an hour. We didn't get cloudy water this time around.
I guess we need to get our water tested for phosphates. that seems to be the last missing question we should get answered.
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proper Phosphate levels are crucial for smooth operation of the salt system, if your levels are sky high it will really effect how well the system works. There are liquid phosphate removers or granular phosphate stabilizing products that pretty easy to use right after doing a fresh fill. Good Luck!
Qrose:
I have an Aria with the freshwater Salt System. Two of us use it 5-6 days a week. I use about 1/4 tsp of granulated chlorine every 2 to 3 days and shock it once a week with non chlorine shock. I have the output set at 5 which works perfectly for us. I knew from the start that I would have to use chlorine but compared to a non salt tub it’s very minimal. I also have the silver ion cartridge in the filter compartment. I use the freshwater 5 way strips. Just make sure you’re reading the chlorine line and not the bromine line. Whoever said the chlorine won’t show on strips shouldn’t be selling hot tubs!!! When my grandkids come to visit next month I fully expect to use more chlorine.
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