Can someone tell me why I should or should not use these systems over the bromine or chlorine type systems? Can you only use these in certain type systems?

Any help would be appreciated.

We are a spa retailer with more than 100 users on softsoak. It's a great system, completely non-chlorine. There is a defined schedule to follow. It's essentially a once-a-week application. More is not better with the baquinide systems. We like to see people keeping the sanitizer, shock, and spa conditioner levels on the lower side.
The way to start off with softsoak is purchasing the "starter kit" which has the measuring scoop, and the maintenance card you customize for the gallons in your spa. It also includes a month or so worth of treatment. It's a great way to see if you'll like it and then decide if you want to continue.

Are there any real down sides to the non-chlorine system? We will not be heavy users (2 people 3-4 days per week most likely). I like the idea of the non-chlorine. I assume the 100 or so people you have using it like it and it works as advertised??

You do have to use the "proper" filter cleaner, one specifically for softsoak. The filter does need to be cleaned a little more often than chlorine/bromine systems. In other words, once a month.

With Chlorine/ Bromine systems you can add more chlorine or bromine at any given point over the recommended dose. You do not want to do that with a softsoak system.

Like any system, if you follow the care instructions, you'll be happy with it.

Hottubpoolboy:

Thanks for the advice. I guess I will have to decide over the next week or so what direction I want to go for sure.

This is the first I've heard of the Softsoak system. Is it equivalent to Baqua Spa? Is it compatible with ozone generators or is it best to disconnect the ozone as with Baqua Spa?

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compatible with Baqua. Better we think because of the use of spa conditioner instead of waterline control. Best with no ozone.

hottub.pool_boy - Thanks for the info and quick response!

NC-Spa,
You should be asking if the fact that you have a Grundfos pump with a low solubility, and high factor for scaling is a problem. The calcium hardness will precipitate within the cooling section of the grundfos, and calcium buildup will seize the motor. The low solubility will make the waterline situation more difficult. The UV Ozone will degrade the biguinide. The Light Lense will react with the polymer based sanatizer, with UV light from the sun acting as a catalyst, and crack. The pump seal will delaminate and leak. Your entire spa is designed around Bromine. If repairs are not an issue, then my diatribe is to be disregarded.