Thanks for all of your guidance! This is my first hot tub and I've been obsessive about the water. With the history I've provided...how often should I check the water (I usually check it every day), at what levels should I worry about the pH and TA causing any damage? I have a digital pH meter so it's quick and easy for me to get quick, accurate pH readings.
The hot tub store I go to told me something along the lines of "dude, you're over doing it" when I went into detail about my readings, findings...etc. on my water issues. And other people I've talked to about their hot tubs don't really check their water. One person told me "I can lift the lid on my hot tub and know what it needs and I just throw a few handfuls of baking soda in it every now and then.".
While I don't agree with any of them...I don't want to do more harm than good by constantly adjusting my water. Thanks!