Hot Tub Forum
Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: RK23 on April 01, 2008, 12:18:59 pm
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I made an earlier post about my spa's apparently high chlorine demand. I took the forum's advice and purchased a Taylor K-2005 kit. From what I can tell, my Ph is quite low (6.8-7.0) and my CYA is off the charts high. This is likely due to ineffectiveness of my chlorine based on historically low Ph (apparently i don't do well with test strips...)
Is a drain and refill the best option at this point (it has been over 4 months on this initial fill)?
Also, what are the potential consequences of a very high CYA level? Could there be any long term damage to the tub?
Any help is very much appreciated.
Thanks,
Russ
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Russ,
Do drain and refill...4 months is enough even with perfect water. I wouldn't worry about the CYA doing any longterm damage. Thank goodness you got the Taylor...well worth the money especially considering how excellent the booklet is... 8-)
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The booklet is great. So on a drain and refill, what is the recommended cleaning procedure?
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Just did mine last Sunday:
1. Drained and refilled
2. Opened equipment bay including controller cabinet and did a visual inspection.
3. Wiped down waterline with a Tub Rub (http://www.rhtubs.com/store/maint.htm)
4. Applied 303 (http://://www.rhtubs.com/store/maint.htm) to pillows
5. Applied 303 to cover, all sides
6. Added 3 tsp. dichlor
7. Jumped in after temp hit 100...aaaahhhhh....
Started around noon, finished process about 3 or so, including beer breaks, and was soaking at sunset with a martini!
8-)
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Thanks for the step by step, sounds too easy! I'm in Massachusetts, so here's hoping it's relatively warm this weekend...