paxthar Posted February 7, 2010 Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 Is there a posting to help me choose which sanatizer would be better for me to use, based on cost, simplicity, and safety? What are the pros and cons of each? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peteyboy Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 Everybody likes different things. I like Ozone, AG+ and MPS. My spa has 24 hour circulation. Any tablet is going to be acidic. Bromine tabs about a 3 on the pH scale and chlorine tabs about a 1. Brilliance is a Bromine in a floater that has no chlorine and is almost pH neutral. Before ozone I always used granular Dichlor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerimiahR Posted February 9, 2010 Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 Unless our customers have a preference for something else, we typically recommend the use of Ozone, AG+, and Dichlor (Spa Chlorine). That is what works best for us and our customers. Personally, I don't like the tablet method in hot tubs. Chlorine Tablets truly should not be used in residential spas. However, many manufacturers will allow you to use Bromine Tablets (see your manual). There's not always an exact science to tablets. They're intended to give you a slow dissolve rate, to maintain a minimal residual of Bromine in the water. The down side of this, is that many folks use tablets as a "set it and forget it" utility. However, without routine adjustments or the addition of Brominating Concentrate (granular, quick dissolve bromine) your bromine levels can easily drop below desire levels or to zero after or during soaking periods. You end up using granular bromine anyhow to instantly supplement your tablets. Also of note, as Peteyboy suggested, Bromine tablets are highly acidic, and commonly cause low pH and low Alkalinity problems. So for me, I prefer the granular quick dissolve formulas. Dichlor, or Bromine granules are my preference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new2me Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 i was told to use bromine with my ozonator as chlorine would burn off too quickly...not sure if they were correct or not but seems to be working out fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medicineman Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 I have used trichlor pucks in a floater for 20 years and have had NO issues. + Non-chlorine shock + PH adjustment THATS IT! BTW my water looks like drinking water and smells fresh & clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peteyboy Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 I have used trichlor pucks in a floater for 20 years and have had NO issues. + Non-chlorine shock + PH adjustment THATS IT! BTW my water looks like drinking water and smells fresh & clean. You must be adjusting the pH pretty often. Trichlor pucks are VERY acidic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
temronwilliams Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 Bromine works better in the hot tub. The heat seems to deplete the chlorine to quickly. I have been to a dermatologist for the same thing from the hot tub. He said to use skin cream after the tub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK Arctic Dealer Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 Is there a posting to help me choose which sanatizer would be better for me to use, based on cost, simplicity, and safety? What are the pros and cons of each? Thanks Chlorine Tabs, non chlorine shock once a week and ph adjustment. Works great for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paxthar Posted May 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 My dealer directed me to use the Arctic Pure system seeing that my tub has Peak Ozone in it. I'm giving that a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnepr Dave Posted May 7, 2010 Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 I use the dichlor then bleach method, it's cheap and the water lasts longer. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart A Posted May 7, 2010 Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 I agree with Daves reply, its very easy and my spa water is fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDfromTN Posted May 7, 2010 Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 I use the dichlor then bleach method, it's cheap and the water lasts longer. Dave X3 works well for me!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paxthar Posted May 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 Can this method be used with the Peak Ozone system by Arctic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnepr Dave Posted May 8, 2010 Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 Can this method be used with the Peak Ozone system by Arctic? Yes. My spa has an ozone generator and the dichlor then bleach method works just fine. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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