We just purchased a swim spa which came with Clear Choice spa fill cartridge and a bottle of the Clear Choice enzyme. We followed the instructions for start up (filled the hose via a garden hose attached to the Clear Choice cartridge) and added 1/2 oz of Clear Choice enzyme. The water had a decidedly green tint during fill through the cartridge that they say is 'normal' and will dissipate over time. It's still green and I'm skeptical.
We've had a trouble free Sundance Hot Tub for over 10 years with an ozonator that I maintain with a normal bromine regimen. In 10 years, nobody has every gotten out of the hot tub with a rash or an infection. I'm embarrassed to ask friends over to try out the new swim spa and ask them to get into green water. And I'm skeptical that I'll be able to keep the water clean and healthy without any sanitizer.
Looking at the information on water treatment on this site, I just saw that combining the enzyme with a smaller dosage of bromine is an option. That was never offered as a suggestion when we bought the swim spa and it's certainly not discussed on any Clear Choice information.
Does anyone have an any experience with combining enzymes and bromine? I'm wondering if I can just test and treat with a smaller dose of bromine than normal and also use the enzyme. I can't find any information on this so I don't know if these are compatible with each other Will there be an unwanted interaction?
I'd hate to have to drain the tub (2400 gallons) and start over.
Any informed advice will be very appreciated!