Hot Tub Forum
Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: silversun on May 13, 2018, 09:04:16 am
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I'm thinking of using bleach, mostly because it saves $ and its easy to pick up and dont have to make a special trip to buy it. I get that it's chemically similar to the chlorine they sell at the spa store, so i don't need a long and technical explanation of the differences, thanks. I just want to get some practical advice on when to use it, and what to consider. here are my specific questions:
- what kind of bleach should I buy? There's a bunch of different kinds at the grocery store. eg, does it matter if it's scented, unscented, splashproof, etc. what is the exact ingredient i should look for? sodium hypochlorite? and what % concentration? 6%, 8.5%?
- what amount is recommended for a 400 gallon hot tub?
- when should i start using it? When stabilizer gets to what level?
- What if stabilizer falls below that level, should I switch back to the regular granulated dichlor.
- can it be used as a shock?
thanks!
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Use regular bleach. Concentration should not matter except for the dosing. I would get the stabilizer to 30ppm first. I'm too lazy to search for it, but if you go over to the other forum, poolspaforum.com there are threads about dichlor then bleach method.