Includes:  1 @ease Blue Mineral Cartridge, 1 @ease Silver SmartChlor Cartridge, 1 Jump Start Shock Packet and 1 FROG @ease Test Strips

A complete two part system for hot tubs up to 600 gallons consisting of FROG @ease Mineral Cartridge disinfectant and FROG @ease SmartChlor which together provides Fresh Mineral Water that is cleaner because it kills bacteria two ways, clearer because the minerals help keep the pH in an acceptable range with less monitoring and softer because minerals condition the water with 75% less chlorine.  The water feels soft and doesn't fade swimsuits, damage equipment or create smelly odors. 

Replace the FROG @ease Mineral Cartridge after 4 months or when draining and refilling the hot tub with fresh water.

Prepare the Hot Tub

Step 1:  Fill hot tub with fresh water. If using source water that is high in iron or other metals, it may require the use of a metal control product.

Step 2:  Clean or replace filter cartridges when dirty(Follow manufacturer's instructions).

Step 3:  Balance water by following Steps A - D in order.

A - Take a water sample from the hot tub and dip a FROG @ease Test Strip into it.

B - Look at the Total Alkalinity reading first.  Adjustments should be made to bring the Total Alkalinity in the range of 80 - 120 ppm prior to making any adjustments to pH even if it throws pH off further.

C - After Total Alkalinity is in range, test for pH.  It should be between 7.2 and 7.6.  If higher or lower, add a pH adjuster.

D - Lastly test for Calcium Hardness. It should be between 150 and 250 ppm. If higher, partially drain the hot tub (about 6 inches) and fill with water low in calcium. If lower, add calcium increaser.

If balancing takes longer than 2 days shock the water and maintain a chlorine level while continuing balancing.

Step 4:  Very Important! Before using cartridge, establish an initial residual of 0.5 - 1.0 ppm free chlorine with Frog Jump Start shock, included in this package, that quickly dissolves with an effervescent fizzing action - one packet per 500 gallons.

Heat water to the manufacturer's recommended temperature.

Begin routine hot tub care.