vanduse1
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Just received my new spa today and trying to follow the Nitro method. First step is getting TA & PH in balance.
I started with the following water from the tap:
PH - 8.0ALK - 170CH - 210I have been adding dry acid (sodium bisulfate) as instructed. A bit at a time, aerate, and then more.The TA was dropping but couldn't get the PH to stay below 8.0 after aeration.I'm finally at the point where PH is stable (for the past 60 minutes) but my TA is now at 30.Help!!! Is my TA too low and could I be causing damage?What do I do to get my TA in the 50 - 80 range without my PH rising? -
Congratulations! new spas are awesome.
As for the purge, I come down heavily in favor of "yes" on your question. I think there are more of us on this forum in favor of the Ahh-Some purge than not. the same is not true on other forums.
Some (including me) have operated a spa for decades without even one purge. however, I have changed my mind on that point, and now (after my new spa purchase experience) recommend that yes a purge is very wise thing to do. its not expensive; it takes only a little effort, and the benefits in terms of insuring a trouble free spa are just too attractive in my opinion to pass up. Spas are wet tested at the factory and undergo transportation and storage delays, during which contaminants such as biofilms can accumulate -- contaminants that a traditional shock treatment may not remove (and didn't, in my case). For me, my own personal experience and knowledge of biofilms, not to mention the potential for manufacturing side-effects (lubricants used in tubing mfg for example) makes the question a no-brainer, so I personally recommend the purge, yes.
just keep in mind that there are many spa owners who do not do this and are still successful and opine differently. its up to you to decide.
you will note that I came to the Ahh-some conclusion because I personally found it to be superior to the other products I tested. you can decide for yourself, of course, but I'd encourage you to read my story to at least familiarize yourself with the issues that I encountered and dealt with personally.
At the very least, if you do not choose to purge upon delivery of your new spa, you should at least shock it per normally recommended best practices. However, the decision to add a dose of Ahh-Some to that very shock procedure is a no-brainer in my opinion.
Bottom line: You can, as I did previously, choose to use the purge only as an emergency measure if you encounter water troubles, or you could (as I now recommend), purge before the first use and at regular intervals as a preventative step.
Great info!
I plan on purchasing some Ahh-some now and it will be here for when my spa arrives. It doesn't appear the carry it locally (Phoenix) so I will search for the best price online!
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Just ordered my new spa (delivery in the next couple weeks) and catching up on all the different topics on this board.
Is the consensus to use this Ahh-some product on delivery of a new spa (before use)?
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I need some help deciding between a new '06 Optima and '06 J-470. I have looked and researched both units and am now looking for some additional opinions. Does anyone have any strong opinions on the differences between the two? Has anyone experienced the Aromathearopy of the Sundance? That feature sounds appealing but I don't know how well it works and don't want that to be the basis of my decision. I have drytested both units but have not wet tested either at this time.
Also, here is the pricing I was quoted by my dealer on my first visit. I have not tired any negotiation at this point.
Optima ($9600) - Includes Cover, Lift, Startup Chemicals, Ozone, Deliver/Install, etc.
- Stereo Option $1200
J-470 ($10,000) - Includes Cover, Lift, Steps, Startup Chemicals, Ozone, Deliver/Install, etc.
- Stereo Option $800
Any help/advice would be appreciated.
Lowering Total Alkalinity
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I think I'm all set now... I raised the TA up a bit ~50 now. The PH was still 8+ but when I let it sit overnight it settled back down about 7.6!!!
Looking forward to getting started on this new method.