HI there!
Well, I didn't get the kit till Monday and didn't get to using it and dealing with it until yesterday and today.
After yesterday I printed out your Bromine protocol and took it to Home Depot, bought bromine tabs and a floater, Bleach and Baking soda.
I used the last of my Reserve from LT yesterday as my Bromine readings were 0 and when I added Renew it was 0 this morning and I'm about out of that also (that's basically two bottles of their stuff gone in two uses/weeks). So that's why I decided to go with the tabs and floater and when I refill I'll get Sodium Bromide from Home Depot.
Anyway, I've just followed all your instructions, added bleach and got 10+ readings on Bromine, ran the jets for 20 mins and am about to let it sit for the day and test tonight before hopefully using it.
My Ph is still a little high--looks like it's pink right between 7.8 and 8.0 and in your protocol you say with Bromine that's acceptable, is that correct?
If I do need to lower Ph, what exactly is "acid powder" in OTC form? That's the only thing I'm missing from your great instructions.
Also, I'm curious your opinion/expertise/advice on the benefits of getting a spa stick for next time I fill as my water has so many minerals and stuff in it? Do they work? Is it worth it? Will it make my water feel better and be easier to balance and maintain?
Thanks!! Here's a bear hug... ((((Waterbear)))))