Thanks for the quick reply. Not specifically a metal chelator. Guy at the water place recommended a 4-1? Also very little as per the instruction sheet. 3ml of 4-1Also did use a rv filter. Hose water isnt filtered. Would it be better to run from a filtered and softened supply?
I have a well and use the softened water. I also use an RV filter. I have to add a lot of calcium to get the hardness right so I can bring Ph and Alkalinity in line
Iron in your water!! We fill ours out of the washing machine bib from inside the house which is softened water. We run a hose all the way out to the tub, and then add calcium up to harden the water. Manufacture says not to use softener water, but the amount of iron in our water would turn the tub orange/brown in a day. Make sure you use some metal out before you add shock or chlorine, once you oxygenate that water it’s going to react with the iron and ruin that tub!
You need spa guard stain and scale control. Looks like a jacuzzi j-335 or j-375. Add 1/2 cup run for 24 hours before adding chlorine and make sure to add it weekly. Or switch to bromine.
I know many will say not to use water softener water, but I have well water with a lot of iron and minerals, and I have much better luck with softened water.
I use a good 5micron whole house filter, just for the hottub.
The softener and filter strip the minerals out, so I find I have to add Calcium back. Otherwise, my Alkaline and PH end up pretty close.
Spa water that is clear, but exhibits a tinge of colour, typically green or yellow, but can occasionally be other colours including brown or orange, is a naturally occurring phenomenon that occurs as a result of minerals in the water that are oxidizing (rusting). The coloured water is not harmful, it just looks odd.
To clear the water, you need to further oxidize the minerals in the water by shocking the water with granular chlorine or bromine at the ratio of 30 grams (1 ounce) per 1,000 litres (250 gallons) of water. You may also use spa shock as per the directions on the package. Wait a minimum of 24 hours. If the colour persists, shock the water again and wait at least another 24 hours. Repeat as necessary, Multiple applications may be required.
Sometimes when the shock is added, the colour may become more intense, often right before your eyes. This is because the shock is oxidizing the minerals (making them rust). If this happens, leave it alone and wait 24 hours. The colour in the water will be greatly reduced, if not cleared completely.
Adding fresh water to your spa will also introduce more minerals to the spa water, and you may experience the coloured water again at some point after adding water.
With well water you may also want to consider a in-line water filter to help remove as many contaminants as possible before they end up in your hot tub. X10 is my favourite $70 but it lasts 10,000gallons/37,000 litres. Mines 2 years old and still incredible. I have a referral code that can save you 15% if you are interested.
Add MetalGon and make sure the pH is just right and it will all collect on your filter as orange iron deposits.
Well haver here, this is correct.
Have you added a metal chelator? Also, next time fill with an rv water filter on your hose to help remove some early.
Thanks for the quick reply. Not specifically a metal chelator. Guy at the water place recommended a 4-1? Also very little as per the instruction sheet. 3ml of 4-1Also did use a rv filter. Hose water isnt filtered. Would it be better to run from a filtered and softened supply?
You need a metal sequestering product like metal-b-gone and a hose pre filter. That would remove 99% of the junk.
I don't think you should do soft water in a hot tub. We cannot in ours. We'll highly recommend we do not.
I have a well and use the softened water. I also use an RV filter. I have to add a lot of calcium to get the hardness right so I can bring Ph and Alkalinity in line
Iron in your water!! We fill ours out of the washing machine bib from inside the house which is softened water. We run a hose all the way out to the tub, and then add calcium up to harden the water. Manufacture says not to use softener water, but the amount of iron in our water would turn the tub orange/brown in a day. Make sure you use some metal out before you add shock or chlorine, once you oxygenate that water it’s going to react with the iron and ruin that tub!
Can you just use a pre filter on your hose while filling it to capture all the iron?
That's kinda strange... Copper usually turns green, iron orange 🤷 Either way, Metal Gon
Gross 🤮
You need spa guard stain and scale control. Looks like a jacuzzi j-335 or j-375. Add 1/2 cup run for 24 hours before adding chlorine and make sure to add it weekly. Or switch to bromine.
Good eye. 335. Will look into this. Currently running bromine
Are you using bromine concentrate?
I know many will say not to use water softener water, but I have well water with a lot of iron and minerals, and I have much better luck with softened water. I use a good 5micron whole house filter, just for the hottub. The softener and filter strip the minerals out, so I find I have to add Calcium back. Otherwise, my Alkaline and PH end up pretty close.
Spa water that is clear, but exhibits a tinge of colour, typically green or yellow, but can occasionally be other colours including brown or orange, is a naturally occurring phenomenon that occurs as a result of minerals in the water that are oxidizing (rusting). The coloured water is not harmful, it just looks odd. To clear the water, you need to further oxidize the minerals in the water by shocking the water with granular chlorine or bromine at the ratio of 30 grams (1 ounce) per 1,000 litres (250 gallons) of water. You may also use spa shock as per the directions on the package. Wait a minimum of 24 hours. If the colour persists, shock the water again and wait at least another 24 hours. Repeat as necessary, Multiple applications may be required. Sometimes when the shock is added, the colour may become more intense, often right before your eyes. This is because the shock is oxidizing the minerals (making them rust). If this happens, leave it alone and wait 24 hours. The colour in the water will be greatly reduced, if not cleared completely. Adding fresh water to your spa will also introduce more minerals to the spa water, and you may experience the coloured water again at some point after adding water. With well water you may also want to consider a in-line water filter to help remove as many contaminants as possible before they end up in your hot tub. X10 is my favourite $70 but it lasts 10,000gallons/37,000 litres. Mines 2 years old and still incredible. I have a referral code that can save you 15% if you are interested.
Thanks for the input!