Inexpensive place to get hot tub chemicals?

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So we're renting a place that has a hot tub in the back yard, but the previous tenants did not use it at all, though the ones before them did. I am wondering if any CAGs know where I could find a set of chemicals to get her set up without breaking the bank. Any other advice as a newbie to hot tubs (my parents had one but I did minimal maintenance) would be appreciated as well.
 
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Do you know what kind of chemicals are recommended for use as far as sanitizer goes (chlorine or bromine)? I would assume you would probably need some bromine tablets, bleach, acid, baking soda, and maybe some calcium.
 
[quote name='CaseyRyback']Do you know what kind of chemicals are recommended for use as far as sanitizer goes (chlorine or bromine)? I would assume you would probably need some bromine tablets, bleach, acid, baking soda, and maybe some calcium.[/QUOTE]

I'm very new to this, I didn't even know different tubs had different recommendations. The tub is labeled Infiniti by Maxx. I'll have to google a bit.
 
Since it's your first hot tub, you should probably hire a professional to get it cleaned up for you. That way, you can at least get some quality advice on how to maintain it.
 
IDK where you live, but I am in southern Louisiana and Wal-Mart down here has inexpensive pool and hot tub chemicals and test kits for sale. When I was renting a house that had a pool, I found that Wal-Mart was usually ~30% cheaper for the chemicals that I needed.
 
I have a Sweetwater Palermo and use Bromine - Walmart or Lowes is the cheapest I've found.

Here's my $.02 on owning/using a hot tub:

I found it to be cheaper to drain and refill mine every month instead of checking the water and putting more chemicals in it to balance everything.
The less chemicals used also means a longer life for your filter (which can get expensive) but still clean and change it when needed.
It also means less chemicals reisdue on your suit and skin and a fresher smelling hot tub and clearer water.

Hope that helps.
 
[quote name='tarbsdad']I have a Sweetwater Palermo and use Bromine - Walmart or Lowes is the cheapest I've found.

Here's my $.02 on owning/using a hot tub:

I found it to be cheaper to drain and refill mine every month instead of checking the water and putting more chemicals in it to balance everything.
The less chemicals used also means a longer life for your filter (which can get expensive) but still clean and change it when needed.
It also means less chemicals reisdue on your suit and skin and a fresher smelling hot tub and clearer water.

Hope that helps.[/QUOTE]

Unless you are using sanitizer sticks there is no reason to drain and refill every month. You aren't backwashing enough, balancing your water properly, or there is something fucked up.

As far as the chemicals putting strain on the filter, as long as they are broadcast in the water it shouldn't cause any problems. The harshest chemical is going to be the chlorine and it burns off in the sunlight (as does the cya).
 
[quote name='CaseyRyback']Unless you are using sanitizer sticks there is no reason to drain and refill every month. You aren't backwashing enough, balancing your water properly, or there is something fucked up.

As far as the chemicals putting strain on the filter, as long as they are broadcast in the water it shouldn't cause any problems. The harshest chemical is going to be the chlorine and it burns off in the sunlight (as does the cya).[/QUOTE]


Sure there is a reason, it's because I chose to do so to save on chemicals for both expense and exposure.

Most manufacturers recommend that the hot tub be drained and cleaned every 3 to 6 months anyways.

I chose to do it every month since it doesn't cost that much for the water and my tub is very efficient so it's not a lot to heat it back up.

This also keeps me from having to balance the water which is also easier on the equipment as well as the people who use it.

If the hot tub is used very seldom then sure you can balance the chemicals at low cost and little maintenance.

Mine, however is used almost daily (5+ days a week) as I'm on my feet most of the day for work.

Oh, just FYI you don't backwash a hot tub - (that would be a pool) and I would hope they have a cover so to help keep the heat in the hot tub.

Again, just my $.02 = OP should maybe do some reading/research and decide what's best.
 
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