SALT WATER HOT TUBS: How to Convert Your Spa and Use Fewer Chemicals

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  • Опубліковано 20 жов 2024

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  • @SwimUniversity
    @SwimUniversity  2 роки тому +1

    We hope this helps you understand Salt Water Hot Tubs! And if you need more hot tub help, grab the free Hot Tub Care Cheat Sheet at www.swimuniversity.com/spasheet

    • @TheMono25
      @TheMono25 Рік тому

      does salt water hot tub taste as bad as going in the sea or the cruise ship pool

    • @SeeTheWholeTruth
      @SeeTheWholeTruth 7 місяців тому

      Im more interested in building an Epsom Salt. But I will likely have to attempt your own and manage a better material built system for it, as well as PH balancing myself.

  • @oldgoldtopgoldtop6039
    @oldgoldtopgoldtop6039 Рік тому +1

    I have a Calspas branded Saltron Mini on my hot tub (loving it). I've noticed Hot Springs, Caldera etc which have their own salt systems, recommend hardness to be between 25 and 75. Saltron and Calspas "Calsalt" manual specifies a calcium hardness level of 150 to 200 which is higher than those other salt tubs. Saltron's recommended salt level is also higher at 2000 to 3000 ppn than Hot Springs which is 1750 ppm. Furthermore I noticed a different 3rd party salt system had hardness at 200 to 400 listed for their device. Those other hot tubs like Hot Springs, recommend to use a portable water softener when filling or using Hot Springs own "vanishing act" product to reduce calcium hardness. Water becomes corrosive if too low in calcium though I've been unable to find what "too low" is. It's a bit confusing. And I've found test strip colors can at times have little difference between colors to have confidence in reading. Since Hot Springs is using their own built in unit I am currious if Hot Springs/Caldera would be more concerned on the entire system rather than simply the operation of the salt system as a 3rd party might be, having no responsibility for the tub's plumbing.

  • @HisLoveArmy
    @HisLoveArmy 11 місяців тому +1

    Can I use this with a blow up hot tub? And do you have to add a certain amount of salt first?

  • @TheMono25
    @TheMono25 Рік тому +1

    Plus salt in your kitchen normally has Anti cake powder added and will make the water cloudy

  • @traichle
    @traichle Рік тому +1

    Best brand of chlornators

  • @theBernauers
    @theBernauers Рік тому +2

    I'm being advised that you can use a saltwater system on any hot tub, and it could completely destroy it. I have a 2016 Jacuzzi spa currently using bromine and can't stand the smell. Considering this as an alternative but I'm concerned it might ruin it.

    • @peterphelps7969
      @peterphelps7969 Рік тому +2

      Explore the Nature Two system or Frog system.

    • @josephgraham1065
      @josephgraham1065 10 місяців тому

      dont go to salt!!!! use frog and suplimental chlorine smells much better and works great... I have a sundance

    • @josephgraham1065
      @josephgraham1065 2 місяці тому

      i recommend you switch to chlorine using the frog at ease system. much easier on the nose

  • @SunValley2001
    @SunValley2001 Рік тому

    I've found my salt water hot tub very difficult to maintain. I've failed at it. I want to convert from salt to a non-salt system. How do I do that?

  • @mrsmjs1550
    @mrsmjs1550 Рік тому

    Good stuff. Thanks!

  • @andrewmiddleton4029
    @andrewmiddleton4029 Рік тому

    My salt water tub always has foam issues I'm going to switch to chlorine

  • @danger_pig
    @danger_pig Рік тому

    Why did Canada ban saltwater systems and why is it basically impossible to purchase salt cartridges; do you think there is a valid health risk?

  • @josephgraham1065
    @josephgraham1065 10 місяців тому

    Just curious as to why anyone would want to convert to a salt system since everytihng the salt water touches gets ruined??? ie the wood on the deck, the tables and chairs near the tub absolutely everything near the tub that could get wet will get ruined.

    • @MrTomasBobko
      @MrTomasBobko 2 місяці тому

      because of health benefits

  • @NewEnglandPatriotsfan
    @NewEnglandPatriotsfan 2 роки тому +3

    Saltwater pools and hot tubs are awesome, much less work and much better for you. Chlorine can be unhealthy with a high amount

    • @barcmcivor9540
      @barcmcivor9540 2 роки тому +1

      Much less work? You've obviously never owned one.

    • @NewEnglandPatriotsfan
      @NewEnglandPatriotsfan 2 роки тому

      @@barcmcivor9540 No I haven't, but they seem like it, could be wrong

  • @peterphelps7969
    @peterphelps7969 Рік тому +4

    WARNING!!!! Terrible Idea, we have seen many spas ruined by these devices. Salt generators are only suited for pools. I have been in the industry for 35 years and my company builds many high end pools and spas. I would never recommend salt chlorination for a portable spa.

  • @traichle
    @traichle Рік тому +2

    Does it eat your pipes

    • @Pimpadeus
      @Pimpadeus 11 місяців тому

      Yes: the metal ones (at least).
      ANYTHING made of metal will be disintegrated eventually.
      Deploy at your own risk.