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Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: Warkovision on October 01, 2004, 04:33:49 pm

Title: Scumballs and Scumbugs-Do they work?
Post by: Warkovision on October 01, 2004, 04:33:49 pm

Wondering what the concensus here was. Are they worth it? Is it a good idea? I've been dealing with mild scum line in my Vista. No huge deal. I've seen in other threads that some people use Doc's tub rub. Is this a better bet?

Title: Re: Scumballs and Scumbugs-Do they work?
Post by: windsurfdog on October 01, 2004, 04:43:40 pm

Warkie,
I don't know about the scum floaters but I do like the tub rub very much and recommend it highly.
8)

Title: Re: Scumballs and Scumbugs-Do they work?
Post by: shoemaker on October 01, 2004, 04:56:43 pm

Most of the scumballs I know don't work.........they collect unemployment !   ;D ;D

Just trying to inject a little humor !

(I know........very little)

Title: Re: Scumballs and Scumbugs-Do they work?
Post by: Lori on October 01, 2004, 05:03:16 pm

Yes, the products Scumballs and Scumbugs do work.

I bought some from Doc, and you will be amazed how dirty they really get!

Title: Re: Scumballs and Scumbugs-Do they work?
Post by: Chas on October 01, 2004, 05:46:23 pm

They all have one thing in common: Polypropylene. It is a polymer that absorbs oil but not water. Sort of like the way my brother-in-law absorb my money but not other relative's money.

Anyway, my point is that they all work pretty much the same.

Title: Re: Scumballs and Scumbugs-Do they work?
Post by: zacman on October 01, 2004, 07:35:27 pm

Expanding on this post.  .  .

How long do they last and how do you know when to replace them ?  Any kind better than others ?        

Title: Re: Scumballs and Scumbugs-Do they work?
Post by: tony on October 02, 2004, 07:28:06 am

My first scum bug lasted about a year and a half.  I rinse it out on a weekly basis.

Title: Re: Scumballs and Scumbugs-Do they work?
Post by: ttodd1 on October 02, 2004, 10:05:15 am

Quote

Expanding on this post.  .  .

How long do they last and how do you know when to replace them ?  Any kind better than others ?        

I think as Chas stated they are all about the same.  I think I read somewhere that it will get ratty looking and that is when they should get replaced.

Title: Re: Scumballs and Scumbugs-Do they work?
Post by: tonyp on October 02, 2004, 05:26:28 pm

My dealer said that the one I got with my spa will sink when it dies.

Title: Re: Scumballs and Scumbugs-Do they work?
Post by: ttodd1 on October 02, 2004, 07:32:40 pm

Like a real one - I guess?     ;D