Hi, I am getting tired of trying to keep my Bromine at the right levels. I cannot test my PH accurately because it always ends up purple on the strips and especially the Chemical Test Kit. I can't keep my Bromine levels good enough with my Floater, it is either not enough if I close it some, or too much.

I don't care about using Bromine, or Clorine or Dic....the other one......I forget the spelling.

What can I do? I just want to keep my tub sanatized, but I would love to be able to accurately test my PH also....before I ruin my equipment.

What is the best way to go?? Please post opinions and why if you have a moment....

Also....I bought a chemical KIT....it came with "Refresh" and "Polysheen" and Stain and Scale............are these all needed or recommended? I only see ppl talking about Sanitizer and PH.....are these other chemicals just "extras"............cause I need more if I should be using them! :lol

Hi kj1999,

Your Bromine kills all the mean and nasty things in the water. You MUST use a "residual sanatizer" such as Bromine in your spa. 3-5 Parts Per Million (PPM) Shocking with a non-chlorine ( Potassium ) shock weekly is necessary.
Virals such as E-Coli will proliferate 1,000 fold in a twenty four hour period in untreared water. (or something frightning like that).I understand your frustration with the floater, and PPM fluctuation, however stick with it.
PH ( Potenz Hydrogen to the Tenth Power ) is an exponential scale that fluctuates with use, and sanitizer.
The KEY to PH bliss is what we call " Total Alkalynity"
TA is the total alkaline properties of the water, or buffer.
TA is also a direct measure of "Sodium Bicarbonate" or Baking soda in the water.
This is the "Big Chemical Pillow" that helps your PH behave between testing.
A tablespoon or two of Arm and Hammer will make life easier. ( also makes a good bug, and tar remover for the car )

3-5 PPM Bromine
80-120 PPM TA
1 ounce weekly Shock,
and Hose, Hose, Hose that filter weekly. (please don't put it in the dishwasher....I think I'm gonna be sick...)

HIGH SANITIZER level. Back off your additions of sanitizer. Shock spa weekly or bi-wekly according to the bottles dose for a shock treatment. Leave cover open for 20 minutes plus while shocking.