Drags Posted October 8, 2012 Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 Hi recently I have found that after using my hot tub i am left with a bit of a chesty cough / irration which seems to last a day or two before disappearing. I'm trying to pin point if there's something specific which could be causing this. I'm using chlorine as my sanitizer in a Hot Spring Sovereign tub. Could this be related to a high FAC when using the tub? or high level of chloramines in the water? Or something to do with gas being given off when first lifting the cover off the tub after a period of non-use or when first turning the jets on? Any advice or suggestions welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterbear Posted October 8, 2012 Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 Could be "hot tub lung" caused by mycobaterium avium. Also, does your tub have an ozonator? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drags Posted October 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 It does have an ozonator yes. I'm the only one whose been affected by it. Is there a sensible way to clear th bacteria if it was related to that. Would a shock do the trick or would I need a complete flush, empty and refill? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterbear Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 IT could also be ozone. Ozone is a toxc gas that can cause lung irritation Are you using straight dichlor or dichlor/bleach? What is your CYA level? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drags Posted October 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 i don't have any reliable way to measure CYA at the moment. Being UK based it's very hard to source a reliable drop test kit, but I'm trying to find something like the Taylor K-2006. I've onlty had the spa about 6 weeks. Thanks for additional thought about the Ozonator. I guess i need to try a bit of trial and elimination to see if i can pin point the cause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterbear Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 You can get a LaMotte 7022 FAS-DPD kit from Sword Scientific. It is similar to the Taylor K-2006. Sword does not list it on their website but others in the UK have reported that they contacted Sword and were able to get it. Sword carries the entire LaMotte line of kits it seems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drags Posted October 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 thanks Waterbear. I'll get in touch with them about that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topspeed007 Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 You can get a LaMotte 7022 FAS-DPD kit from Sword Scientific. It is similar to the Taylor K-2006. Sword does not list it on their website but others in the UK have reported that they contacted Sword and were able to get it. Sword carries the entire LaMotte line of kits it seems. Yes you can get Lamotte from Sword it's around £70 from what I recall. Once you get make sure you don't run too low on reagents as Sword often run low and supplies can be difficult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drags Posted October 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 You can get a LaMotte 7022 FAS-DPD kit from Sword Scientific. It is similar to the Taylor K-2006. Sword does not list it on their website but others in the UK have reported that they contacted Sword and were able to get it. Sword carries the entire LaMotte line of kits it seems. Yes you can get Lamotte from Sword it's around £70 from what I recall. Once you get make sure you don't run too low on reagents as Sword often run low and supplies can be difficult. they actually wanted £79.84 plus £10 postage, plus VAT. so about £107.81 total which is quite a lot. i'm still looking into it, and am in the USA in May next year so may just try and get myself a Taylor K-2006 when i'm over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topspeed007 Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 For £100 it's worth it- how much will you spend on std testing between now and then ? £10 per 40 test strips or so, so I reckon at least £50 anyway but your call...and don't forget you will need access to a restocking supply for the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drags Posted October 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 For £100 it's worth it- how much will you spend on std testing between now and then ? £10 per 40 test strips or so, so I reckon at least £50 anyway but your call...and don't forget you will need access to a restocking supply for the future. how long does the standard stock of tests etc last in one of these kits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren1990 Posted February 24, 2022 Report Share Posted February 24, 2022 Hello, I know this was a while ago but wondering if you found a solution as I'm having the exact same with my new Hot Springs hot tub, only one affected and no other irritation anywhere else other than chesty cough after using it. So irritating. Any help appreciated. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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