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Jacuzzi instructions always state to power off at the circuit breaker, and I'm wondering what the difference is between switching the breaker, and simply disconnecting the spa's plug. Thank you

Researching pH minus chemicals and I haven't seen any alternatives to these. For a small hot tub, I don't mind if it's more expensive if it had some desirable characteristics vs the status quo. I'm not looking for a discussion trying to convince me to use the regular fare, just curious if there are any lesser used alternatives with more desirable characteristics. For pH up it seems baking soda is the standard, any better, or lesser-known options there? Total alkalinity is the other adjustment, which I haven't even researched how to adjust yet, but I'm curious about that adjustment in the same scope. Thanks

Hi Everyone, Doing some thinking about creating an effective care routine with minimal exposure to chemicals like chlorine, bromine, etc. My thoughts so far: 1) ozone is a must 2) do a regular chlorine shock (weekly?), and then follow with sodium ascorbate (vitamin c that is pH neutral) which neutralizes chlorine. 3) between shocks, use h2o2 after each tub use to discourage bacterial growth. _____________________ Concerns: 1) as I understand it, chloramines cannot be eliminated without doing a breakpoint chlorination. ---Without eliminating chloramines, vitamin C will break them into chlorine & ammonia. If the chlorine is eliminated by the vitamin C, that leaves ammonia, which could be a problem. 2) regular small doses of h2o2: as I understand it h2o2 is a highly alkaline substance, so this may require an additional component to stay within a proper pH range. I have not tested any of this yet, but would be open to thoughts about natural pH raising/lower agents. In conclusion, I am a new spa owner and inexperienced with all of this. My goal is to not use the spa with residual chlorine/bromine or other chemicals. I would love to know anyone's thoughtful feedback regarding this particular routine I have proposed. Thank you.

APOLOGIES< I HAVE REPOSTED IN THE CHEMISTRY SECTION Hi Everyone, Doing some thinking about creating an effective care routine with minimal exposure to chemicals like chlorine, bromine, etc. My thoughts so far: 1) ozone is a must 2) do a regular chlorine shock (weekly?), and then follow with sodium ascorbate (vitamin c that is pH neutral) which neutralizes chlorine. 3) between shocks, use h2o2 after each tub use to discourage bacterial growth. _____________________ Concerns: 1) as I understand it, chloramines cannot be eliminated without doing a breakpoint chlorination. ---Without eliminating chloramines, vitamin C will break them into chlorine & ammonia. If the chlorine is eliminated by the vitamin C, that leaves ammonia, which could be a problem. 2) regular small doses of h2o2: as I understand it h2o2 is a highly alkaline substance, so this may require an additional component to stay within a proper pH range. I have not tested any of this yet, but would be open to thoughts about natural pH raising/lower agents. In conclusion, I am a new spa owner and inexperienced with all of this. My goal is to not use the spa with residual chlorine/bromine or other chemicals. I would love to know anyone's thoughtful feedback regarding this particular routine I have proposed. Thank you.