Comments on: Using Baking Soda in a Hot Tub http://spababes.com/hot-tub-chemistry/using-baking-soda-in-a-hot-tub/ Help For Hot Tub Owners Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:50:12 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: scott decker http://spababes.com/hot-tub-chemistry/using-baking-soda-in-a-hot-tub/comment-page-1/#comment-132 scott decker Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:50:12 +0000 http://spababes.com/?p=452#comment-132 I've read you could use a pre-filter, wouldn't that help when filling a hot tub with questionable water? I’ve read you could use a pre-filter, wouldn’t that help when filling a hot tub with questionable water?

]]> By: admin http://spababes.com/hot-tub-chemistry/using-baking-soda-in-a-hot-tub/comment-page-1/#comment-113 admin Sat, 21 Aug 2010 15:50:58 +0000 http://spababes.com/?p=452#comment-113 Sometimes well water has a lot of iron in it and can cause the water to look rusty. Other well water has high calcium hardness or a concentration of other minerals. There are products that can chelate or sequester these metals and minerals so they dont try to stick to your walls or in your pipes, or discolor the water. Sometimes well water has a lot of iron in it and can cause the water to look rusty. Other well water has high calcium hardness or a concentration of other minerals. There are products that can chelate or sequester these metals and minerals so they dont try to stick to your walls or in your pipes, or discolor the water.

]]> By: Tina http://spababes.com/hot-tub-chemistry/using-baking-soda-in-a-hot-tub/comment-page-1/#comment-112 Tina Fri, 20 Aug 2010 13:53:07 +0000 http://spababes.com/?p=452#comment-112 do I need to use any special treatments when using well water in my Hot tub I am outside of city limits and have a well do I need to use any special treatments when using well water in my Hot tub I am outside of city limits and have a well

]]> By: Eileen http://spababes.com/hot-tub-chemistry/using-baking-soda-in-a-hot-tub/comment-page-1/#comment-111 Eileen Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:39:58 +0000 http://spababes.com/?p=452#comment-111 I refilled the tub this morning and the start up water test showed the total alkalinity was a little a little low so I put 1 oz of baking soda. I am on my way to get the dichlor!! Thanks. I refilled the tub this morning and the start up water test showed the total alkalinity was a little a little low so I put 1 oz of baking soda. I am on my way to get the dichlor!! Thanks.

]]> By: Steve L. http://spababes.com/hot-tub-chemistry/using-baking-soda-in-a-hot-tub/comment-page-1/#comment-110 Steve L. Wed, 18 Aug 2010 23:30:49 +0000 http://spababes.com/?p=452#comment-110 Great info; very well explained. Great info; very well explained.

]]> By: admin http://spababes.com/hot-tub-chemistry/using-baking-soda-in-a-hot-tub/comment-page-1/#comment-109 admin Tue, 17 Aug 2010 19:49:15 +0000 http://spababes.com/?p=452#comment-109 Hey Bev, Might want to get some sodium dichlor as well, When you have that horrible bromine smell it needs to be shocked bad! Hey Bev,

Might want to get some sodium dichlor as well, When you have that horrible bromine smell it needs to be shocked bad!

]]> By: admin http://spababes.com/hot-tub-chemistry/using-baking-soda-in-a-hot-tub/comment-page-1/#comment-107 admin Tue, 17 Aug 2010 19:46:29 +0000 http://spababes.com/?p=452#comment-107 You are correct. The Ph test is showing an inaccurate reading. You cannot have a high ph and zero alkalinity.. ADD baking soda! Or drain and start over. Check your alkalinity of your fill water, you may need some at startup. Also.. read the care guide and get yourself some Sodium dichlor as a backup sanitizer. You'll be glad you did! You are correct. The Ph test is showing an inaccurate reading. You cannot have a high ph and zero alkalinity.. ADD baking soda! Or drain and start over. Check your alkalinity of your fill water, you may need some at startup. Also.. read the care guide and get yourself some Sodium dichlor as a backup sanitizer. You’ll be glad you did!

]]> By: Eileen http://spababes.com/hot-tub-chemistry/using-baking-soda-in-a-hot-tub/comment-page-1/#comment-105 Eileen Mon, 16 Aug 2010 02:05:19 +0000 http://spababes.com/?p=452#comment-105 I am having trouble managing the pH in my spa. I am using bromine and minerals in-line frog system and a 5 in 1 test strip. The pH consistently reads high (over 8) and total alkalinity reads very low. That doesn't seem scientifically possible as a high pH is alkaline. What can cause this?? I am in the process of draining the tub. What do I do to prevent this when I refill? I am having trouble managing the pH in my spa. I am using bromine and minerals in-line frog system and a 5 in 1 test strip. The pH consistently reads high (over 8) and total alkalinity reads very low. That doesn’t seem scientifically possible as a high pH is alkaline. What can cause this?? I am in the process of draining the tub. What do I do to prevent this when I refill?

]]> By: Bev http://spababes.com/hot-tub-chemistry/using-baking-soda-in-a-hot-tub/comment-page-1/#comment-103 Bev Fri, 13 Aug 2010 17:43:34 +0000 http://spababes.com/?p=452#comment-103 What a difference! My water smelled so heavy of bromine and was looking green. I added about 1/4 cup then later added another 1/4 cup. It now has almost no odour and is clear! I'm so happy! Thank you! I also left my bromine floater almost closed up. I may even leave it out for a couple of days. Best advice ever! What a difference! My water smelled so heavy of bromine and was looking green. I added about 1/4 cup then later added another 1/4 cup. It now has almost no odour and is clear! I’m so happy! Thank you! I also left my bromine floater almost closed up. I may even leave it out for a couple of days. Best advice ever!

]]> By: admin http://spababes.com/hot-tub-chemistry/using-baking-soda-in-a-hot-tub/comment-page-1/#comment-62 admin Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:03:15 +0000 http://spababes.com/?p=452#comment-62 HI Jane, I'm assuming you cleaned your filter really well each time? If you are saying your cloudy water comes back in a few days, then try shocking with dichlor and see if that eliminates the cloudy water. Personally, i never use a product to "fix" Total disssolved solids problem in a hot tub, I usually drain and add fresh water and shock... that solves the problem HI Jane,

I’m assuming you cleaned your filter really well each time? If you are saying your cloudy water comes back in a few days, then try shocking with dichlor and see if that eliminates the cloudy water. Personally, i never use a product to “fix” Total disssolved solids problem in a hot tub, I usually drain and add fresh water and shock… that solves the problem

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