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Bullfrog SWCG Conversion
bacontrees:
--- Quote from: bud16415 on December 06, 2019, 09:41:54 am ---To me part of the beauty of a non-inline independent chlorine gen unit like the saltron-mini or others that you just toss in and out of the tub is you can soak the anode in vinegar once a month over night and have a virtually new unit.
I have long planned on buying one and have a friend that has been using one for about 10 years replacing the anode only once. The problem I have is as mentioned above the dichlor / bleach method is so simple I never get around to buying one. I have for the last couple years been adding the same salt as if I had a unit just for the salt feel.
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Appreciate the input. I grabbed a big bag of pool salt the other day, and I'm thinking of adding ~500PPM just for the feel even though I probably won't have the SWCG for a while.
bacontrees:
--- Quote from: BullFrogSpasMN on December 06, 2019, 01:08:27 pm ---sent you a DM back Bacon :-)
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I appreciate that. Reading now...
Hottubguy:
--- Quote from: bacontrees on December 06, 2019, 03:23:05 pm ---
--- Quote from: bud16415 on December 06, 2019, 09:41:54 am ---To me part of the beauty of a non-inline independent chlorine gen unit like the saltron-mini or others that you just toss in and out of the tub is you can soak the anode in vinegar once a month over night and have a virtually new unit.
I have long planned on buying one and have a friend that has been using one for about 10 years replacing the anode only once. The problem I have is as mentioned above the dichlor / bleach method is so simple I never get around to buying one. I have for the last couple years been adding the same salt as if I had a unit just for the salt feel.
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Appreciate the input. I grabbed a big bag of pool salt the other day, and I'm thinking of adding ~500PPM just for the feel even though I probably won't have the SWCG for a while.
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Don't us swimming pool salt. It's not refined enough for hot tub use. Does your tub have a circ pump on it?
bacontrees:
--- Quote from: Hottubguy on December 06, 2019, 06:04:03 pm ---
--- Quote from: bacontrees on December 06, 2019, 03:23:05 pm ---
--- Quote from: bud16415 on December 06, 2019, 09:41:54 am ---To me part of the beauty of a non-inline independent chlorine gen unit like the saltron-mini or others that you just toss in and out of the tub is you can soak the anode in vinegar once a month over night and have a virtually new unit.
I have long planned on buying one and have a friend that has been using one for about 10 years replacing the anode only once. The problem I have is as mentioned above the dichlor / bleach method is so simple I never get around to buying one. I have for the last couple years been adding the same salt as if I had a unit just for the salt feel.
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Appreciate the input. I grabbed a big bag of pool salt the other day, and I'm thinking of adding ~500PPM just for the feel even though I probably won't have the SWCG for a while.
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Don't us swimming pool salt. It's not refined enough for hot tub use. Does your tub have a circ pump on it?
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What do you recommend instead? FYI this is what I have ("recommended by manufacturers of salt water chlorinators", "Over 99% salt purity levels.", "Naturally free of additives."): https://www.diamondcrystalsalt.com/product/pool-salt
I do have a circ pump, but it's not made to be 24/7 (1/12HP, 35GPM), and it only runs during filter cycles (alongside extremely high output ozone) as stated in OP. I haven't gone in with my multimeter yet to see if I can find/rewire to a constant 240VAC source, but I may very well go that route. Still, I'm unsure if running a ~.75A pump all day every day is a wise decision energy-wise. The manufacturer and most dealers recommend against it.
Tman122:
--- Quote from: bacontrees on December 06, 2019, 03:21:44 pm ---
--- Quote from: Tman122 on December 06, 2019, 08:23:19 am ---Dichlor and bleach.
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Not helpful, thanks.
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Just trying to make it simple and easy for you, tubs are supposed to be simple and easy. Over complicating things never helps.
Using the dichlor and bleach sanitation method is the easiest out there. Your never soaking in chlorine (unlike a salt tub)
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