MikeSpa Posted January 30 Report Share Posted January 30 Ok so I followed the instructions on starting up new spa with Sodium bromide and shock with liquid chlorine. I did this at 1:30pm today. It shot way up as expected but it is now 8:30pm I can't seem to get it the bromine below 16-18ppm yet and I haven't even put the bromine floater in yet. Just fyi I am using a Taylor k-2006 so measuring Free & Combined Chlorine and then multiplying the results by 2.25 which gives me 18ppm. Is that right? This is killing me because my poor 8 year old wants to try the spa out so bad but I believe is has to be below 10ppm to be safe right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterbear Posted January 30 Report Share Posted January 30 2 hours ago, MikeSpa said: I did this at 1:30pm today. It shot way up as expected but it is now 8:30pm I can't seem to get it the bromine below 16-18ppm yet and I haven't even put the bromine floater in yet. Are you running the spa uncovered during this time? If not you need to. It can sometimes take 24 to 48hours for the bromine to drop in a new tub because there is no bioload for the bromine to react with and oxidize. 2 hours ago, MikeSpa said: Taylor k-2006 so measuring Free & Combined Chlorine and then multiplying the results by 2.25 test only free chlorine and multiply by 2.25 to get total bromine 2 hours ago, MikeSpa said: I believe is has to be below 10ppm to be safe right? 10 to 15 ppm is ok but don't rush it. It really takes a few days to a few weeks to get everything stabilized. When you do put in the floater you will need to adjust it until it maintains your desired bromine level based on your tub usage. Be patient. It often takes a few months of 'tweaking' until everything falls into place. Water chemistry adjustments don't happen instantaneously. 2 hours ago, MikeSpa said: my poor 8 year old wants to try the spa out so bad Children do not dissipate heat as well as adults so turn the temp down to around 95 - 98 and limit him to about 5 or 10 minutes at a time. Keeping hydrated is very important. https://hottubinsider.com/hot-tubs-safe-kids/ https://www.verywellfamily.com/when-can-grandchildren-hot-tub-spa-1696192 https://www.bullfrogspas.com/blog/hot-tub-safety-kids/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cusser Posted January 30 Report Share Posted January 30 You could add a little of "chlorine reducer", sold at pool stores; it's sodium thiosulfate powder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterbear Posted January 30 Report Share Posted January 30 You could. I wouldn't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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