Pergo Use CHEAPER 3" Chlorine Tablets in your Spa!

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Print settings are extremely crucial Printing 6-8% infill is optimal Solid plastic does not float on water The lower the infill percentage, the better the print quality will be A 2.0 mm shell/wall thickness ensures that any printed object will be watertight To achieve a minimum of five shells, multiply the nozzle size by the number of shells (for example, .4 x 5 = 2.0mm or .8 x 3 = 2.4mm) Both .4 and .8 mm nozzles can produce excellent results However, the .4 mm version generally looks better, while the .8 mm version takes significantly less time to print PLA prints tend to degrade quickly in heated water, typically lasting only about four months before needing replacement Mine has lasted this long but began to soften and show signs of bleaching where it was rubbed apart in the inner compartment and bottom where holes were drilled PETG is highly recommended for its durability and resistance to degradation Although spa water temperatures remain below 105F, PLA does slowly degrade when exposed to heated chlorine Using 3" pool tablets can be more cost-effective than purchasing 1" tablets specifically designed for spas A 50 lb bucket of 3" tablets typically costs between $143 and $99-111, and they may even last longer than the smaller tablets After testing these tablets in my Fourwinds hot tub (94" x 94"), I found that they worked incredibly well, even though a 3" tablet is designed for use in 5000 gallons of water My tub holds only 550 gallons, so I had to drill multiple holes to achieve the desired chlorine levels Start with one hole and add additional ones as needed every two weeks until you reach your desired level Place the tablets at an angle so that they do not block the holes I was pleasantly surprised by how well these tablets performed, with minimal gunk clogging the holes The tablets contain stabilizers to prevent excessive chlorine evaporation caused by sunlight and heated water Researching prices for 3" tablets revealed many complaints about low-quality products or damaged shipments I found the best deal on Sams club for a 40 lb bucket that costs between $81-84, which translates to approximately $111 per 50 lbs Upon inspection, I discovered that none of the tablets were broken, making it an excellent value After using one tablet in my hot tub and leaving it for nine days, I returned home to find the water sparkling clean with 15-20 mm of tablet still remaining This product exceeded my expectations, and over time, I've found that it lasts around two and a half weeks per tablet with two holes drilled