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Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: cdcooper on October 04, 2004, 01:01:06 pm

Title: Sanitizer Question
Post by: cdcooper on October 04, 2004, 01:01:06 pm
Is using a Nature 2 cartridge in conjunction with ozone enough, or should I be adding some other sanizter to my water on a regular basis ???
Title: Re: Sanitizer Question
Post by: IBinit4fun on October 04, 2004, 01:12:58 pm
Nature 2 and ozone are not enough by themselves. You'll get verying opinions, but I shock once a week with clorine and use 2 tblthingys of MPS three times a week or after every soak if that's more frequent. I have ozone and Nature 2 in a 400 gallon tub. I've been doing this since March and it has worked for me. My water stays clear and test good. I always leave the cover open for  15 t 30 minutes after I shock with clorine because I've seen it suggested on this forum to keep from harming the stiching in your cover or something like that. Happy tubbin'!
Title: Re: Sanitizer Question
Post by: IBinit4fun on October 04, 2004, 01:25:35 pm
I said clorine, I meant diclor, not to be confused with tri chlor.
Title: Re: Sanitizer Question
Post by: cdcooper on October 04, 2004, 03:36:14 pm
Thanks IB.

I currently add non cholrine shock weekly along with about 5 capfulls of Spa Perfect.  I guess I'll run out and pick up some diclor to add as you suggest  ;)
Title: Re: Sanitizer Question
Post by: windsurfdog on October 04, 2004, 05:17:08 pm
I suggest you familiarize yourself with the FAQ's as posted at rhtubs.com by Northman and Vermonter--excellent suggestions for tub sanitization.  Good luck!
8)
Title: Re: Sanitizer Question
Post by: tony on October 05, 2004, 07:13:29 am
I agree with windsurfdog.  Right now you are relying on very low levels of silver to sanitize which is not enough.  Essentially, you have very very little sanitation going on and lots of oxidation (non chlorine shock).
Title: Re: Sanitizer Question
Post by: cdcooper on October 05, 2004, 10:07:21 am
Thanks all.  I'll check out the recommended reading and go from there  ;D