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Hey Ron, the main reason people buy ozone is to reduce the amount of chlorine you need. So, keep it between .5 and 1 PPM. The more ozone you have, the less chemicals you need (so, circulation time and ozone output are factors). In the field, I see a LOT of tubs that are chemically abuses, and many think they still need 3 PPM of chlorine or bromine, but that' not true. Overuse of chemicals wears out your equipment and cover faster. Yes, ozone and chlorine will eat each other. Get this picture: ozone is SO FAST, it's not typically in the spa where the chlorine is. Ozone wants to go after soft-celled particles first, such as viruses and bacteria. If ozone has nothing better to attack, and chlorine is in its path, they will break each other down. Take it easy and enjoy your tub! Jennifer at DEL Ozone

In the field a lot, and nothing against Bacqua because a LOT of customers are very happy with it. But, I know MORE customers who are happy using ozone (high output CD is best, like the one you refer to), a little chlorine, or non-chlorine shock, and lastly bromine have water that is crystal clear, safe, healthy, and affordable. Customers using Nature 2, FROG or Spa RX love their water the most. I don't work for them, I just listen to a LOT of customers, and see a lot of hot tubs out in the field. Good luck, and happy hot tubbing!

Hi, Jen here from DEL Ozone. Agreeing with Spa Guru, sounds like you have a UV style ozone generator. Two common misconceptions are 1)the light's on, so there must be ozone; 2) I see bubbles, therefore the ozone is working. UV bulbs produce ozone typically for 3 years or so. Problem: UV dies out, but the bulb can light up for a few more years so, you THINK you have ozone sanitizing your spa, but you don't. Bubbles are tricky - you NEED bubbles, but you also need to make sure your ozone generator is creating ozone AND it's getting into the water (ie, the check valve and injector are in good shape, and connected). The surface of your spa should smell sweet and lacking of chemical smell. UV bulbs CAN be replaced in SOME units, so see if you have a model number. In most cases, unfortunately, the bulb can't be replaced (note: bulbs contain Mercury vapor and should be treated carefully and disposed of properly). It's best to replace the old UV technology with current technolory. UV units tend to use more electricity, more prone to failure with water backup, are tricky to tell when they are producing ozone vs. when they aren't, and (as you now know), and they have Mercury gas inside. Upgrade to the MCD-50 for best results. The MCD-50 is CD electrode technology which lasts about 3-5 years, they have an indicator light so you KNOW when it's time to replace it, they have Renewal Kits so you don't have to toss the whole unit, you can just replace the necessary components. DEL discontinued all UV products last year, so IF the unit you do have is a DEL, the MCD-50 is the updated model. Happy Hot Tubbing, Jennifer Engelmeier DEL Ozone www.delozonespa.com

Hello, Jen here with DEL Ozone. Just wanted to share with you a few bits of info relating to your string, if I may. The biggest question has been: "how do I know if my ozonator's working?" Spa techs tell me, "if the light's on, I see bubbles, and I smell ozone, then it's working." Not true...even if the ozone generator is still producing enough ozone to clean spa water, sometimes the check valve disintigrated or the injector is clogged. Sometimes, there is no injector or one that doesn't get ozone INTO the water. In that case, the off-gas will attack the covers and pillows. Here's a great video showing spa techs how to use Ozone Test Kits for portable spas which came out last summer ('09). www.youtube.com/delozone In this video, you will see: a chip unit light up, a high-output MCD-50 light up, plus how to inspect the check valve and injector. Lastly, you will see what PROPER ozone bubbles should look like in the spa. You don't want to smell ozone - that means it's not in the water killing and clarifying. Chip units, per some of my spa dealers, work best when they turn on and off, on and off - unlike UV. The chip units don't wear out when turned on and off. In fact, they will typically last more like 3 years in this scenario. The MCD-50 provides the perfect amount of ozone for most spas (use Mazzei injector when possible), plus has an indicator light, a Renewal Kit, and better yet...I've tested the in field 5 years (even 7) and they are still cranking! Great technology, excellent chemical reduction. Take care, Jennifer Engelmeier DEL Ozone