BBB Hot tub

[oakwoodtv]

If I get the processor up and running in time will do a batch.

[Jamesrl]

If I'm to get into the tub this year I want lots of bubbles as well as heat and lights.

Oh ye', and a canopy, don't want to get wet if it rains while I'm in there.

[Tony]

Oh ye', and a canopy, don't want to get wet if it rains while I'm in there.

Hahaha

I recall it being rather pleasant being hot in the tub while it rained

Are we going to try and chlorinate it this year to stop it going murky (as much as such a thing is possible when used by manky biodiesellers)?

[Julian]

Oh ye', and a canopy, don't want to get wet if it rains while I'm in there.

Hahaha

I recall it being rather pleasant being hot in the tub while it rained

Are we going to try and chlorinate it this year to stop it going murky (as much as such a thing is possible when used by manky biodiesellers)?

I think that's a very good idea.

I had a very pleasant hour or three in there last year while those with a gambling addiction fought over a couple of cubies of oil, but I have to say it smelt rather rank before I got in.

If we want bubbles, do I need to bring my whisper quiet blower again?  It did rather spoil the tranquility of the experience last year!

[Jamesrl]

I'M NOT manky, the mrs reckons I'm skanky.

If bubbles are too noisy what about hot water jets?

[Julian]

I'M NOT manky, the mrs reckons I'm skanky.

If bubbles are too noisy what about hot water jets?

Ahh, that'll be eductors  ... your department I think.

[Jamesrl]

I'M NOT manky, the mrs reckons I'm skanky.

If bubbles are too noisy what about hot water jets?

Ahh, that'll be eductors  ... your department I think.

Bugger.

[Julian]

I'M NOT manky, the mrs reckons I'm skanky.

If bubbles are too noisy what about hot water jets?

Ahh, that'll be eductors  ... your department I think.

Bugger.

That too is probably your department.

[julesandtash]

I can bring some chlorine granules - have them for my pool so I can bring up half a kilogram or so, which will be plenty for the weekend
I also have some pH plus which lifts the pH if the water is too acidic (which burns off chlorine quickly) and some test strips.

Having chlorine in before anybody gets in there is likely to keep the water a lot cleaner and biologically safer

[Tony]

I think Jules is probably the only person amongst us that knows how to balance and maintain a pool, as illustrated above - I think we should just go with what he says

[Chug]

Nice one Jules, but Lynda bought 1kg tub of stabilised chlorine granules recently so we should be ok, but the PH test would be handy.

Going up the field tonight to cut the growing stuff back and hope to tinker with the burner too, weather permitting.

[julesandtash]

No probs - will just bring pH plus and the three way testing strips then
Do you have a filter for the pump loop? Having one makes a massive difference.  If not, I have one of these knocking around 



It came with the pool but not needed as I have a big 300lpm one and a sand filter on mine, like this one



Will just need some 1" hose to connect the pump to the fittings on the side of the pool

[GedsJeep]

what make is the first one mate? and what filters does it take?

[julesandtash]

It's a Bestway 58145, like this one
330 gallons (1250 litres) per hour.

http://www.splashandrelax.co.uk/products/Pool+Accessories/Pool+Pumps+%26+Counter+Current/Bestway+330+Gallon+Pool+Filter+Pump/1063212840?gclid=CPbIlO3os80CFesW0wodNg0Gvw

I also have the 58145NL which is the same pump but with a low voltage motor and inline transformer rather than mains voltage motor. That is probably the best one for the BBB as it keeps the mains well away from poolside.

It takes the Bestway 58093 filter cartridge, like these

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bestway-3-5-inch-Filter-Cartridge-58093/dp/B002848J5Y

The pump is no use to me so happy to donate it to the BBB hot tub project. I will also supply a couple of new filter cartridges and some hoses if I can find them

[Chug]

I had a look at the burner in between showers and it's not playing ball, I suspect the controller and I may have another that fits so I will dig it out and see, otherwise I'm gonna get my electro oil burner and see if that will fit into the boiler casing. Also scanning ebay for cheap replacement, I'm watching one in Devizes ATM......... Vin?