Description
Twelve Start-Ups for Busy Hot Tubs and Multi-Tub Homes, Shipped Free
The FROG Jump Start 12 Pack holds twelve 1.5 oz start-up shock packets. That is about four years of fresh fills for one hot tub, two years for two, or a ready supply for rentals and hot tubs that get drained often.
It is the largest Jump Start size we carry and ships free to US addresses on online orders at HotTubPirate.com.
Built for Frequent Drains and Multiple Hot Tubs
Vacation rentals, busy family hot tubs and homes with more than one spa drain more often than average. Twelve packets keep a start-up ready for every refill without reordering each season.
Free US Shipping on Online Orders
The 12 Pack ships free within the US when you order online at HotTubPirate.com, so stocking up costs nothing extra to deliver.
A Backup When Balancing Runs Long
FROG's manual says that if balancing fresh water takes more than two days, a packet of Jump Start keeps sanitizer in the water while you finish. With twelve on hand, using one for that never leaves you short at the next refill.
Measured Doses That Store Neatly
Each packet is sealed and pre-measured, so there is no open bucket of chlorine in the shed. Pull one packet per start-up and leave the rest sealed.
Key Features and Benefits
- 12 Single-Dose Packets1.5 oz each, one start-up per packet.
- About 4 Years for One TubAt a refill every 4 months.
- Multi-Tub and Rental ReadyTwo years of start-ups for two hot tubs.
- Free US ShippingOn online orders at HotTubPirate.com.
- Up to 600 GallonsEach packet is a full dose.
- Sealed Single DosesNo open container to store.
- Ready in 15 MinutesCirculate, test and start the system.
Product Details
| Product Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Brand | FROG (King Technology, Inc.) |
| Product | FROG Jump Start Hot Tub Shock, 12 Pack |
| Pack Size | 12 single-dose packets |
| Packet Size | 1.5 oz (43 g) single-dose packet |
| Total Contents | 18 oz (12 × 1.5 oz) |
| Product Type | Effervescent chlorine start-up shock |
| Active Ingredient | Sodium dichloro-s-triazinetrione (sodium dichlor), 33.0% |
| Available Chlorine | 21.47% |
| Other Ingredient Listed (SDS) | Citric acid, 36% |
| Form | White granules |
| Dose | One packet per hot tub up to 600 gallons |
| When to Use | At start-up, after each drain and refill, once the water is balanced |
| Ready to Use | About 15 minutes after adding |
| Start-Up Sanitizer Level | FROG @ease: 0.5–1.0 ppm free chlorine. FROG Serene: 1.0–2.0 ppm |
| Cyanuric Acid | Adds some (dichlor is stabilized chlorine); not for routine monthly shocking |
| Works With | FROG @ease Floating, @ease+ and @ease In-Line, FROG Serene, Filter Mate, plus chlorine or bromine hot tubs |
| Not Compatible With | Biguanide (PHMB) sanitizer systems |
| Included In | FROG @ease Floating System and FROG Serene Floating System (1 packet each) |
| Swim Spa Start-Up Product | FROG Kick-It |
| Hazard Classification (SDS) | Danger: oxidizer, toxic if inhaled, causes serious eye damage and skin irritation, may irritate airways, very toxic to aquatic life |
| Storage | Sealed original packet, cool and dry, at or below 104°F, locked up, away from other chemicals |
| EPA Registration No. | 53735-12 |
| California Registration No. | 53735-12-AA |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 01-14-6012 (12 single packets) |
| Store SKU | 01-14-6012-12 |
| UPC | 722906009214 |
| Estimated Supply | About 4 years of start-ups for one hot tub, or 2 years for two |
| Image Alt Text | FROG Jump Start start-up shock packets in the FROG countertop display box, 12 pack |
How to Use FROG Jump Start
- Fill and balance first: Fill the hot tub with fresh water, start the circulation and adjust total alkalinity and pH before anything else. FROG suggests waiting about 6 hours between balancing adjustments.
- Cut open one packet: With the circulation running and the cover open, snip the top of a single FROG Jump Start packet. There is nothing to measure.
- Pour it into the water: Pour the whole packet slowly onto the water surface. The granules fizz and dissolve as they sink, so they do not settle on the shell.
- Circulate for 15 minutes: Leave the jets or pump running with the cover open while the chlorine mixes through the water.
- Test, then start your FROG system: Confirm a start-up level on a test strip, then add your FROG @ease, FROG Serene or Filter Mate cartridges and set the dial as the manual directs.
Start-Up Sanitizer Level by FROG System
| Your FROG System | Level to Establish at Start-Up | What Comes Next |
|---|---|---|
| FROG @ease Floating, @ease+ or @ease In-Line | 0.5–1.0 ppm free chlorine | SmartChlor holds a low, steady level. Shock with FROG Maintain monthly or at each cartridge change |
| FROG Serene (bromine) | 1.0–2.0 ppm bromine or chlorine | Bromine cartridge takes over. FROG Maintain once a week |
| FROG Filter Mate | Follow the Filter Mate directions | FROG Maintain once a week |
One packet treats up to 600 gallons. Always follow the directions printed on the packet and in your system manual.
Compatibility Notes
Before You Buy
- One packet treats a hot tub up to 600 gallons. FROG's own pages also mention a 500-gallon figure, so follow the directions printed on your packet.
- Made to start up every FROG hot tub system: FROG @ease Floating, @ease+ Floating, @ease In-Line, FROG Serene bromine and Filter Mate.
- Works whether your ongoing sanitizer is chlorine or bromine. FROG notes the chlorine converts to the new sanitizer once it takes over.
- Do not use it in a biguanide (PHMB) hot tub. FROG lists biguanide as the one sanitizer it is not compatible with.
- Jump Start is dichlor, a stabilized chlorine, so it adds a little cyanuric acid. FROG recommends it at fresh fill, not as a monthly shock on FROG @ease.
- For routine shocking after start-up, use FROG Maintain. For a swim spa, look for FROG Kick-It, the larger start-up shock.
Which FROG Shock Do I Need?
| Product | When to Use It | Chlorine? |
|---|---|---|
| FROG Jump Start (this product) | Start-up shock after you fill and balance fresh water | Yes, sets the first chlorine level |
| FROG Maintain | Ongoing maintenance shock between drains | No, non-chlorine |
| FROG Kick-It | Start-up shock for swim spas up to 3,000 gallons | Yes |
How Long Each Pack Lasts
| Pack | Start-Ups Covered | One Hot Tub, Refilled Every 4 Months | Two Hot Tubs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 packet | 1 fresh fill | About 4 months | One start-up |
| 3 Pack | 3 fresh fills | About 1 year | About 6 months |
| 6 Pack | 6 fresh fills | About 2 years | About 1 year |
| 12 Pack (this listing) | 12 fresh fills | About 4 years | About 2 years |
Estimates assume one packet per drain and refill, with a refill about every 4 months. Refilling more often, or using an occasional packet when balancing runs long, shortens the supply.
Why Choose the FROG Jump Start 12 Pack
One box covers years of fresh fills for a single hot tub, or keeps several hot tubs and rentals stocked, and it ships free on online orders. Find more of the FROG hot tub line, or compare every hot tub shock at HotTubPirate.com.
Ideal For
- Homes with two or more hot tubs
- Vacation rentals and frequent drains
- Several years of start-ups
- Hot tubs up to 600 gallons
- Shoppers who want free shipping
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a 12 pack of FROG Jump Start last?
Around four years for a single hot tub refilled every four months. Two hot tubs on the same schedule would use it up in about two years.
Does the 12 pack ship free?
Yes. The FROG Jump Start 12 Pack ships free to US addresses on online orders at HotTubPirate.com.
Does FROG Jump Start expire?
No shelf life is printed in the product details we reviewed. Keep packets sealed, dry and at or below 104°F so they stay in good condition.
My hot tub is larger than 600 gallons. What should I do?
One packet is FROG's dose for up to 600 gallons. For a larger spa, follow the packet directions or ask the HotTubPirate.com team before adding more.
Can I use FROG Jump Start in a swim spa?
These packets are sized for hot tubs. For swim spas, FROG makes FROG Kick-It, a start-up shock for swim spas up to 3,000 gallons.
What is the active ingredient in FROG Jump Start?
Sodium dichloro-s-triazinetrione, also called sodium dichlor, at 33.0%, with 21.47% available chlorine. The Safety Data Sheet also lists citric acid.
Why buy packets instead of a bucket of chlorine?
Each packet is one sealed, pre-measured start-up dose, so there is no scooping, no guessing and no half-used container of oxidizer sitting in storage.
Can I split a 12 pack between hot tubs?
Yes. Each packet is one start-up for one hot tub up to 600 gallons, so several hot tubs can share the box.
Why does a fresh fill need chlorine right away?
Fill water starts with no sanitizer, so bacteria and organics go unchecked. Jump Start sets a sanitizer level before your FROG cartridges take over.
What else do I need to start up a hot tub?
Test strips plus pH and alkalinity balancers. Kits such as FROG Balancing Basics cover balancing, and your FROG cartridges go in after Jump Start.
Does FROG Jump Start change pH?
The granules are acidic in solution, with a 1% solution measuring about pH 4.75 on the Safety Data Sheet, so retest pH after start-up.
How soon can we use the hot tub?
Plan on roughly 15 minutes of circulation, according to FROG. A quick strip test then confirms the water is ready for the family.
How often will we use a packet?
One per drain and refill. Most hot tubs use three a year, and rentals or busy hot tubs often use more.
Is it safe with my other hot tub chemicals?
It is compatible with everything except biguanide, per FROG. Let the circulation blend one product in before you add the next.
Should I clean the hot tub before the fresh fill?
Yes. FROG's start-up steps begin with draining, cleaning and refilling, so the new water and the Jump Start packet are not fighting old residue.
Safety Notes
Handle With Care
- Danger: toxic if inhaled and causes serious eye damage. Wear chemical splash goggles and gloves when you open and pour the packet.
- Avoid breathing the dust. Open and pour outdoors, low over the water surface, and keep your face away from the packet.
- If in eyes, rinse cautiously with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses if easy to do, keep rinsing and get medical help right away. If inhaled, move to fresh air and call a poison center or doctor.
- This is an oxidizer. Add it only to hot tub water and never mix it with other chemicals, especially ammonia, alkalis, other oxidizers or anything combustible.
- Store packets sealed in their original packaging in a cool, dry place at or below 104°F, locked up and away from children and pets.
- Very toxic to aquatic life. Do not dump unused product, and dispose of empty packets as the label directs.
Product Documents
Download the FROG @ease manual for step-by-step start-up directions, plus the official FROG Jump Start Safety Data Sheet for ingredient, handling and first aid information.