Posts tagged “spa water”
Swimming Pool Problem?
Both pool and spa are filled nicely with the correct amount of water. My problem occurs when the system is turned off, at which time the spa water drains down and the pool water level increases. I think perhaps some of the valve switches are incorrectly set allowing the spa water to be fed back [...]
looking for a pH tester?
i’m doing some "garage chemistry" and i need a pH tester for testing acids and bases ranging from 1 to about 12. would this one from ebay do the job?? http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Handheld-Swimming-Pool-Spa-Water-PH-Chlorine-tester_W0QQitemZ330303843055QQihZ014QQcategoryZ3243QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem how about this one: http://cgi.ebay.com/Digital-pH-Swimming-Pool-Meter-Tester-Water-Garden-p3_W0QQitemZ370148189447QQihZ024QQcategoryZ75670QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Swimming pool – Do I need to turn both intake and outflow valves to Spa when heating the spa only?
Hi, I would like to know what is the proper way to heat spa only, not the whole pool. Once a pool guys said that I need to turn both valves, however the spa water drain half way down. What was the problem? Is it Ok to just turn only outflow valve to spa and [...]
I didn’t want to get rid of my pool…see details?
i am not able to pay for my private in ground pool/spa, water, gas,electric, chemicles, pool services etc. I don’t want to destroy a beautifull 6 yrs.old pool. I just wanted to know if it was possible to plug it up for a time until I sell my home. wouldn’t it be nice to sell [...]
I didn’t want to get rid of my pool…see details?
i am not able to pay for my private in ground pool/spa, water, gas,electric, chemicles, pool services etc. I don’t want to destroy a beautifull 6 yrs.old pool. I just wanted to know if it was possible to plug it up for a time until I sell my home. wouldn’t it be nice to sell [...]
What do I do, I got MRSA from a spa?!?!?
I went to a spa on May 24th (Trillium Spa, Water Park of America). I got a deep tissue massage and even bought the oil used, because it smelled so good. After the massage, I took a shower to get the oils off of me. Three days later, I start getting infections all over my [...]
Cloudy Spa Water?
I recently purchased a 250 gallon spa. I followed the directions for adjusting ph and total alkinality. I added the necessary chemicals including shock, yet I have very cloudy water after 3 days of use. Can you please give me specific instructions as to how you keep your spa water clear? Help. I tried everything [...]
Are you an experienced spa / hot tub owner? (Please read)?
We just got a spa and I'm trying to learn the chemicals. I bought a spa starter kit but there was nothing in it to raise PH and the little test strip says it's low. What can I do to raise it? ……and my second question, can I put blue food coloring in the spa [...]
What is the best O-ring material to use in a swimming pool/spa water environment?
A few years ago someone told me the best material to use for an O-ring seal in swimming pool and spa water was peroxide cured EPDM (ethylene propylene dimonomer). Is this still the case or is there a newer material which lasts longer in the chlorine water environment?