Question for other BBB applications?

[Mr.Mooks]

I was just wondering if anyone is applying the BBB method for thier hot tubs. I have a new pool this year and now am thinking about runnning the BBB method for my tub? Also can you use muratic acid to lower PH and Alk in a hot tub? Just refilled mine and have the muratic for the pool so can I use to lower in my tub? Any input? I understand if HT talk is not disscussed here just a thought.

[bucky4835]

I am new to this too but I have switched to using BBB in my hot tub for the last month. It has worked great and I have never enjoyed my hot tub as well as I do now.

Jim

[waterbear]

There is a modified BBB method that works well in tubs knows as the Dichlor/Bleach method.
Hot tubs are normally kept covered and the use of CYA should be kept at a minimum (20 ppm) or there can be problems with such things as pseudomonas (because of the higher water temperatures). CYA levels this low are next to impossible to test for accurately. The answer is to start up the tub with dichlor, which adds 9 ppm CYA for every 10 ppm chlorine added and when enough dichlor has been added for the water volume of the tub you would switch to bleach for chlorination. Since hot tubs are drained and refilled every three to four months this procedure is followed on every refill.

However, I feel that 3 step bromine is the easiest and most forgiving way to maintain a tub.


As far as using muriatic acid in a tub, it is acceptable BUT because of the small water volume accurate measurements are important and that is difficult to do with muriatic acid (where you often only need a teaspoon or even less in an average sized tub) so dry acid is a bit more convenient to measure and use.