vida Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 Are these two compatible? What numbers should i shoot for at start up on a new tub using dichlor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hottub.pool_boy Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 Yes. On startup, add 1 teaspoon of dichlor per 100gals. This creates a shock by raising the chlorine level above 10ppm. Leave your spa cover open and jets running for 10-20mins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strannik Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 Not only are they compatible, but it's a must to use chlorine when using ozonators. Reason being that ozone disappears in 20 mins, so you need something which will stay in the tub and keep water clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterbear Posted December 15, 2006 Report Share Posted December 15, 2006 Not only are they compatible, but it's a must to use chlorine when using ozonators. Reason being that ozone disappears in 20 mins, so you need something which will stay in the tub and keep water clean. Also be aware that ozone will deplete your chlorine levels so be sure to test them and add dichlor before each use if your free chlorine is below 2 ppm. One teaspoon per 250 gallons should put you in the ballpark for proper sanitation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vida Posted March 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Thanks for the response, should I eliminate the ozonator to keep the chlorine level up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vida Posted June 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2007 I have run the spa for several weeks and the water is fine using chlorine w/o the ozonater. I don't have to add it as much and I can't see any reason to use an ozonater if you use chlorine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itabb Posted June 7, 2007 Report Share Posted June 7, 2007 Why don't I see the CYA warning with using dichlor? After your water hits 30ppm CYA, you have to switch to unstabilized chlorine, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterbear Posted June 7, 2007 Report Share Posted June 7, 2007 Yes, it is a good idea. Some state health departments have banned the use of dichlor in commercial spas because it causes CYA levels to rise very fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.