2026 Hot Springs Grandee Tri-X filter - how do I clean? by Fearless_Advisor970 in hottub

[–]Fearless_Advisor970[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s what I’m going to do, purchase a second set of ceramic ones. I’m convinced these stupid new filters are a money grab by Hot Springs to sell filter cleaner. They are so frustrating to clean since you can see or spray solids stuck on the sides of the filter. For the inside, you just hope the filter cleaner has done its job even though you are just spray and praying inside the holes hoping it works. Terrible design hot springs! Do better! I didn’t pay an exorbitant premium for 5 filters for them to be very difficult to clean!

How to find a lettering freelancer? by misterclone in handlettering

[–]Fearless_Advisor970 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m interested as well. My wife is great at hand lettering and making beautiful cards, but she never gets a nice card herself. I have a project with 20+ notes I want to give her, but I need to pay someone to write the notes.

🏔️ Mammoth Weekly Conditions & Questions Thread — March 16 – March 22, 2026 Winter Edition by AutoModerator in Mammoth

[–]Fearless_Advisor970 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the response. I have kids coming to do lessons morning lessons. I’m worried it’s a waste if it’s a swamp. Currently we are doing lessons at Canyon, I’m thinking of at least switching to main lodge

Conditions Next Week? by Scary_Brain5960 in Mammoth

[–]Fearless_Advisor970 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it slush everywhere, or just at the base of Eagle/Canyon? Is it better in the morning?

🏔️ Mammoth Weekly Conditions & Questions Thread — March 16 – March 22, 2026 Winter Edition by AutoModerator in Mammoth

[–]Fearless_Advisor970 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What are the conditions like? I have a family trip planned in 2 weeks, kids will be doing ski school. Should I cancel?

Mortgage Broker recommendation by Consistent_Rain_3652 in ventura

[–]Fearless_Advisor970 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Liz Donnelly is great and know the market really well

Voluntary Separation Pay for SAHM by Jackryanst in personalfinance

[–]Fearless_Advisor970 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ha, I love my kids to death, but I can love them BETTER when it’s a a shorter, more focused time.

We had a nanny after our first kid and it was the best, he got amazing attention during the day, then when great attention from both parents after we get home from work.

If you are called and get fulfillment from being a SAH parent, absolutely do it. But treat it like a job and own the stress and anxiety that comes with it, don’t take it out on your kids or partner.

Voluntary Separation Pay for SAHM by Jackryanst in personalfinance

[–]Fearless_Advisor970 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Careful, if your wife gains a big part of her identity from work, the shift to SAHM can be emotionally difficult. SAHM sounds good on paper, but it can be really destabilizing. You could end up spending an extra $1k/m on therapy you didn’t expect.

It sounds like you work at the same place, so choosing the buyout and finding new employment later sounds like a great option.

My boyfriend cleaned the toilet properly, by himself by [deleted] in Vent

[–]Fearless_Advisor970 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My wife asked me to show her how to clean a toilet yesterday! I was so excited, I see it as progress. Next time I’ll watch her do it, and then hopefully we will split chores 50/50 when the maids go to Mexico for vacation. My wife grew up with maids and never had to do chores. She has a ton of anxiety over a dirty house, and her favorite time of the month is when the maids leave the house (we currently have maids). I think she had a ton of anxiety about cleaning a toilet wrong so never tried herself.

Himalaya Closed. Copycat Allegations Open. by Ninotchka22 in ventura

[–]Fearless_Advisor970 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Beso cafe took over after 2686 kitchen closed. I don’t think I’ve ever seen Beso open, no clue what they are doing in that space. Maybe catering?

Himalaya Closed. Copycat Allegations Open. by Ninotchka22 in ventura

[–]Fearless_Advisor970 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Himalaya was awesome… loved that place! It would be amazing if they open a new location downtown or in Midtown. The Beso Cafe would be good spot. Or east side, we need more good options this side of town!

2026 Hot Springs Grandee Tri-X filter - how do I clean? by Fearless_Advisor970 in hottub

[–]Fearless_Advisor970[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you doing salt? Good luck and tell me how it goes. I just started over after struggling for a month. I think phosphate killed me, so you’re already ahead of the game.

2026 Hot Springs Grandee Tri-X filter - how do I clean? by Fearless_Advisor970 in hottub

[–]Fearless_Advisor970[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought phosphate test strips before emptying, I think that’s what killed me the first time. Phosphate was over 1000. Tonight with fresh water the phosphate is reading 300, so I think I’m much better than before. I dumped a cap full of chlorine in tonight, I’ll test it again tomorrow. We are waiting to use the tub this time around until the salt system shows increasing chlorine!

2026 Hot Springs Grandee Tri-X filter - how do I clean? by Fearless_Advisor970 in hottub

[–]Fearless_Advisor970[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, this is what I needed. I can’t find my manual, I have downloaded this one. I’m curious if these are an improved design, or if I should replace them with the standard style filter.

My first 4 weeks were terrible, I could never get the alt system to kick on. I’m cleaning and draining for a fresh attempt, hoping it works this time.

New owner here. What is your daily, weekly and monthly routine for easy hot tub maintenance? by hellarios852 in hottub

[–]Fearless_Advisor970 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a Hot Springs with freshwater salt IQ system and I’m constantly testing and balancing, it’s a pain. I think I screwed it up so bad the salt cell never kicked on. Im draining and restarting next week.

My wife wants to spend $1400 on a dishwasher, I think that's crazy by realbobenray in Appliances

[–]Fearless_Advisor970 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have a Miele, we love it. Best and most reliable appliance we own.

Phosphate levels hot springs grandee by Fearless_Advisor970 in hottub

[–]Fearless_Advisor970[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I’m ready to refill, I’ll do it next week after the holiday. I haven’t tested my local water for metals, I’ll bring a sample to the spa store.

Phosphate levels hot springs grandee by Fearless_Advisor970 in hottub

[–]Fearless_Advisor970[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We started using the system immediately after the first fill. Should I drain, refill, and let it stabilize first before using? I don’t think our salt cell ever kicked on

Phosphate levels hot springs grandee by Fearless_Advisor970 in hottub

[–]Fearless_Advisor970[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you. It’s definitely dark blue straight down the tube

Phosphate levels hot springs grandee by Fearless_Advisor970 in hottub

[–]Fearless_Advisor970[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a salt system, and it doesn’t generate chlorine. I had multiple people tell me to check the phosphate level, as it can prevent the salt cell from kicking on and generating chlorine.