Re: What Hot Tub chems do you use?
Bromine all the way.....<br />and I quit buying the stuff from discount type stores. The brands from pool / spa supply houses last a LOT longer, dissolve more evenly, and keep a much more consistant level than the cheap junk...the WalMart crap is no bargain in the long run.<br />For a clarifier I use the stuff for pools (in gallon jugs) vs. the pint bottles for spas.<br />For PH control I also use pool chemicals...the HTH brand powders. Much cheaper and easier to balance than little spa bottles.<br />Also treat with metal control every now and then.<br /><br />Our hot tub is super easy to care for, and we use it a lot. Once a week is all I need to check it and it's usually fill the bromine dispenser, dip a test strip, and shock it. The only "problem" times are when we have company and they are loaded up with makeup and such.<br />I clean the filter 3 or 4 times yearly with a hot water spray, don't use the filter cleaning stuff - no need to- as the crud washes right off. Once a year new filter time.<br />Hmmmm- think I'll go hop in it now.....