tds bogus or true???????

[RavenNS]

Steve, that seems plausible to me ( that TDS is that high) given the early postings about salt water pools; but I'm not a chemist.
It would be interesting to see what TDS you'd have if you weren't using a sodium based bromine.

( I wouldn't necessarily conclude that the TDS readings were false, I could guess that they are really high because of heavy salt)

You certainly are giving your tub a thorough cleaning...lol

(I wonder : Could the sodium be the ingredient that is bothering your burn, more so than the bromine?)
Bromine usually helps skin conditions. not only did it help with the stuff that I mentioned before, but it helps with problems like psorisis too.
- of course, salt can help with many infections as well...

well, If you are happy with the tub water, then ignore the TDS ( as long as it doesn't void your warrenty)...
otherwise, switch to a regular bromine & drain every three to four months (depending on the TDS)

Good Luck