desperado_83706

I hate it when someone posts a question on a forum, people offer answers, and the person asking the question never follows up. So, I'm following up on our decision and results. First I want to thank those who gave their opinions. Also I didn't mean to offend any dealers. We have had a few issues with ours in the first few years of owning the tub. I know that there are many good dealers out there. We opted for the Nature 2 silver system. It seemed the easiest to maintain with fewer chemicals to add. I did purchase the other chemicals at the same place I purchases the Nature 2. Basically it's a chlorine based approach. Simply add a specified amount of one after each soak. On weekends a clarifier and a small amount of shock. Monitor the PH and hardness and it's all done. So far the PH and hardness have remained steady and we're going on about three weeks now. There is a bit of a chlorine smell, something like a swimming pool but not as strong. It's far better than the baqua smell. I've been in about four times now and haven't gotten that dry itchy skin. So, as far as I can see, we have a winner. Again, thank you for your input.

Yes, that would be a PH problem. We had the same difficulty in the beginning with baqua spa, an orange gunk around the the waterline. But once we got the ph under control that went away. Also, as I recall, Baqua changed their PH recommendations. So make sure they are current. I just didn't like the itchy skin Baqua gave me and my wife didnt like the smell. That's why we're changing to something else.

Thanks Nitro. I would rather have spa owners' opinions than people who sell spa chemicals. Your is most appreciated. I'll look into Nature2 and add it to my list. Mark

My wife and I have owned a Hotsprings Jettsetter spa for about seven years now. We had always used Baqua Spa which came with the tub. It gave me dry itchy skin and so I only get in a few times a year. Neither of us cared for the odor. For the past several months we tried a natural solution of seaweed enzymes from a natural hot tub company which gave both of us rashes. I do not recommend that product for anyone. The directions were difficult to interpret, it was costly, and difficult to maintain clear water. So now we are back to square one. Next week I'll dump the water, go through the cleaning process, and begin with something else, or just go back to Baqua Spa for my wife and I'll give up on ever enjoying the hot tub. I would like some feedback from people and to know of their experiences with the variety of spa chemicals on the market. There seem to be three heavily advertised types, bromine, chlorine, and baqua spa. There may be others as well. Let me know what you think and what your advice is. Thanks much, Mark