Free chlorine loss
Just curious what could be depleting my free chlorine levels? We got in the hot tub on Wednesday and FC was 4.5 after getting our. So I did not add anymore chlorine. Hot tub stayed covered until today...
View ArticleCombined Chlorine Help
Hi there -- new to the forum but have learned a tremendous amount already (thank you!). I need some help with my CC levels in my hot tub. 360gal Hot Tub 100 degrees using Chlorine (Sodium...
View ArticleMoving hot tub from NY to UT
We have a 1 year old Bullfrog M8 hot tub. We love it! Is moving it across country a good idea? How should I go about it? Any recommendations? Should we just sell it instead? All points of view are...
View ArticleAirlock on one jet after refill.
Any quick solutions to resolving an airlock that is only affecting 1 jet after refill? I want to avoid draining and refilling. Rest of the jets working perfectly, so only isolated to the 1 affected...
View ArticleSoftub motor cycling on and off repeatedly
We have a 220 gallon Softub recently inherited from the previous owner of our house, and just got it set up and running. The motor is turning off and on frequently and we're looking for advice. The...
View ArticleJets from air blower seem turbulent and not as strong
The airblower seems to be weaker than when it was installed. The air seems turbulent when exiting the jet holes. Some air bubbles going straight up instead of out in a stream.
View Articlespa temp in winter
This is our first winter with our inground fiberglass salt water spa. We're in Northern Indiana and will see temperatures in the teens and tens at some point during winter. We have a gas heater that...
View ArticleFirst time setup (or: does temperature matter?)
I am going to fire up a new hot tub tomorrow for the first time. This is my first hot tub and I've tried to absorb as much as I can from TFP. In the hot tub setup instructions from the manufacturer...
View ArticleFoam AFTER an purge and refill
Hello, I have been a lurker for awhile but I am having an issue with my tub and was hoping for some advice I have a Bullfrog M6 which I got about 9 months ago, and I use the included frog@ease system....
View ArticleCan't get my pH down after a fresh fill
Hi, I've had my hot tub for about 6 months now and I was previously using the frog but decided I wanted to switch to the dichlor/bleach method so this weekend I drained the tub and I'm following the...
View ArticleDrain, clean and refill...
Have a quick question my marquis crown tub is about 3 months old. For the most part I am the only one that uses it. Maybe 3 times a week for about a half hour each time..water is always clean and...
View ArticleCloudiness and biofilm at waterline
I have a Hot Springs Grandee that is about a year old. I converted to saltwater seven months ago and did a purge with Ahhsome at that time. Then refilled. Hot Springs says to change the salt cells...
View ArticleHot tub leak
We have a jet that looks like it's been shifted somehow, and has now started leaking. I've been trying to figure out how to loosen it or remove it so I can reposition it, but the housing does not have...
View ArticleHeater too hot - Artesian Spas
Hope someone can help with this. I have tried most of the troubleshooting answers I could find. 2014-2015 Artesian Spas Captiva, 5.5kw heater, 3 pumps plus circulation, Balboa MBP20VLV Spa will heat up...
View ArticleDimension One spa circulation error
I have a 2017 Dimension One Aurora spa and am having trouble getting it to start after changing the water. I've done everything I know to do from previous experience with this procedure. As far as I...
View ArticleNo weir?
I finally replaced my 30 year old hot tub and ended up with a tub that has no floating weir. I’ve noticed a scum line forms instantly with use (chemistry is good and purging was done twice with...
View ArticleContinual gunk Indoor Spa Bath
We bought a property with an existing indoor spa bath a couple years ago. Upon our first use we noticed there was some scum/brown bubbles appearing in the corner when the jets were running….this lead...
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Dreaded E90 error on Intex inflatable hot tub - Can I even buy a replacement...
This is the hot tub that I have: Been working fine for years. Today was the annual take it out of the attic and set it up after Thanksgiving. Turned it on and E90 started flashing immediately. It...
View ArticleHow to store my index pool spa
Just wondering if anyone has experience storing their Intex pool spa outside in the winter time. I’ve drained all the water out disconnected the pump which I’m storing inside and I would like to store...
View ArticleZero and zero
I have a brand new Master Spas H2X Trainer 15 and my first time trying an SWG in a swim spa. I cleaned it with Ahhhsome before filling it with fresh water. Have a brand new TFTestkits salt kit -...
View ArticleSWCG with bromine?
After reading through the Bromine and You sticky, I was wondering about the utility of using a saltwater chlorine generator with bromine. Since bromine requires regular oxidization to maintain...
View ArticleFoam with a pink hue after using Ahhsome
I have a Jacuzzi J-345 spa that is about 16 years old. I bought some Ahhsome a while ago but never got around to using it until now. I put in the Ahhsome and ran the spa for about 45 minutes. There was...
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Jacuzzi diverter knob
My spa is about a 2006 Jacuzzi J345. These valves were VERY hard to turn and the handles, which were pretty flimsy plastic, broke. I haven't used the diverter valves in years, when I did I used a pair...
View ArticleIs an Enzyme Product Worth It?
With 2 weeks experience but I seem to be doing good with my chlorine and ahhsome set up. Several of my friends say I should be using this or that Enzyme Product. Would I just be wasting my money or is...
View ArticleFrog ease system my experience
I've don't s lot of research on this site about this system. I have a marquis crown series tub and it came equipped with this set up. I also got 1 years worth of chemicals with my tub so this will give...
View ArticleWould like recommendation for good defoamer.
We are using bromine tabs in our hot tub and shocking with liquid chlorine bleach weekly. Initially we made the mistake of using the splash-free laundry bleach which caused tremendous foaming, to the...
View ArticleCannot Get Chlorine / pH Levels Dialed In
Hi All - I have an older 450 gallon CalSpa. Had a ton of water issues last winter because I wasn't staying on top of the chemicals. After owning a pool over the summer I've got a better understanding,...
View ArticleHelp - 2004 Sundance Marin 780 FLO (not heating) Error
Hi all, Looking for help with diagnosing why my tub wont heat past ~60F. Error is a blinking FLO that is alternating with 'COOL' and the temperature. All pumps/jets/ozone bubbles seem to be operating...
View ArticleUsing 50 Hz Gecko Controller in USA
Our hot tub currently has a Gecko S-Class controller, and the controller started displaying error codes and quit heating. I shut everything off, opened up the controller door, and turned the power back...
View ArticleIs this an issue… moving part on Jacuzzi jet
Hi all, I just completed an AhhSome purge thanks to a local TFP member. Merci! I noticed that the pseudo-metal cover of some of the FX jets in my four-month-old Jacuzzi J-475 are loose. And when moved...
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