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Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: Backpains on July 08, 2005, 12:11:50 pm

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Post by: Backpains on July 08, 2005, 12:11:50 pm

Ok I checked my water this morning and the bromine and PH is super, but my alkalinity is low 60 to be in fact should be in the 125-150 range. Shocked it earlier but don't want to add bromine cause it's in the good range any Ideas?

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Post by: drewstar on July 08, 2005, 12:15:29 pm

add some total alk increaser?

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Post by: Backpains on July 08, 2005, 12:17:07 pm

Yeah I just realized I had that in my starter kit...not sure if I just toss some in or grab the bucket and mix it in there and then pour it in the tub....calling my dealer

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Post by: Brewman on July 08, 2005, 12:18:03 pm

Read the ingredients list on your alk increaser.  I'm sure you'll find out that it's essentially sodium bicarbonata, aka baking soda.  Hint for when you run out of alk increaser.  Just toss it in and turn on the pump, no air.

Brewman

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Post by: Backpains on July 08, 2005, 12:21:12 pm

Ok, so I can use baking soda to raise the akalinity?

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Post by: drewstar on July 08, 2005, 02:11:15 pm

some flour, salt  and a pinch of nutmeg too. Turn the tub up to 180 degress for one hour.... ;)

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Post by: wmccall on July 08, 2005, 02:23:01 pm

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Ok, so I can use baking soda to raise the akalinity?

Works well, in your sized tub at that reading, a heaping tablespoon should do it. Wait 24 hours to test again, at that reading you won't cause any problems. And then as the shampoo manufacturers say, "repeat as necessary"

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Post by: Backpains on July 08, 2005, 02:39:24 pm

Thanks guys!! Got it fixed I think anyway I'll wait 24 hours to re-test. Btw on another note, I finally got pain meds from my doc  ;D now we be happy!!!!! ::)

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Post by: georgiapeach on July 08, 2005, 02:42:32 pm

Happy Pills are a good thing..... ;)
I'm not saying abuse them or anything, but they sure helped me before and right after my back surgery!  Took me a Happy Place.... ;)

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Post by: Backpains on July 08, 2005, 04:38:54 pm

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Happy Pills are a good thing..... ;)
I'm not saying abuse them or anything, but they sure helped me before and right after my back surgery!  Took me a Happy Place.... ;)

I agree peach hun!! Make my back go AHHHHHH that's better. Now I'm laying on the couch watching The Lord Of The Rings one, two and three! God I'm pathetic!!!!!!!!!!