Description
FROG TArget Total Alkalinity Increaser for Hot Tubs and Swim Spas - 2 lb Bottle
Start Your Water Balance Routine with Total Alkalinity
FROG TArget Total Alkalinity Increaser is designed to raise low total alkalinity in hot tubs and swim spas, helping create a more stable foundation for balanced water. Total alkalinity acts as a buffer for pH, so when it is too low, pH can swing up and down quickly, making the water harder to maintain and less comfortable to use.
This 2 lb bottle includes the FROG TruDose Measuring Cap, which helps make routine water balancing easier and more accurate. Instead of using a separate scoop or measuring cup, simply pour FROG TArget into the cap, measure with the built-in markings, and dose according to the chart on the bottle. It is a convenient solution for hot tub maintenance, swim spa water care, and keeping total alkalinity in the ideal range before adjusting pH.
Use FROG TArget when your test results show total alkalinity is below the recommended range. For best results, always test and adjust total alkalinity first, then adjust pH, then confirm total hardness and sanitizer levels.
Key Benefits
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Raises low total alkalinity: Helps bring hot tub and swim spa water into the ideal total alkalinity range of 80 to 120 ppm.
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Helps stabilize pH: Proper alkalinity helps reduce sudden pH swings and supports easier water balancing.
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Improves water comfort: Balanced water can feel more comfortable and less harsh during soaking.
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Supports sanitizer performance: Properly balanced water helps sanitizers work more effectively.
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Helps protect surfaces and equipment: Balanced total alkalinity helps reduce conditions that may contribute to corrosion, scaling, or unstable water chemistry.
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Includes FROG TruDose Measuring Cap: Built-in measuring marks help simplify dosing and reduce guesswork.
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Made for hot tubs and swim spas: Ideal for regular testing, start-up balancing, refill maintenance, and ongoing water care.
Product Details
Compatibility and Requirements
FROG TArget is made for hot tubs and swim spas where total alkalinity needs to be increased. It can be used with FROG hot tub sanitizing systems, FROG swim spa sanitizing systems, FROG @ease test strips, and other preferred sanitizer routines when used as directed.
Total alkalinity should be tested and adjusted before pH. Once total alkalinity is in the ideal 80 to 120 ppm range, you can adjust pH into the recommended 7.2 to 7.6 range. After total alkalinity, pH, and total hardness are balanced, sanitizer can be maintained as part of your normal hot tub or swim spa care routine.
For application, add FROG TArget with the jets running while the hot tub or swim spa is not occupied. Keep the cover off while circulating, allow the water to mix thoroughly, then retest before making additional adjustments.
How to Use FROG TArget
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Test your hot tub or swim spa water weekly.
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Check total alkalinity before adjusting pH.
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If total alkalinity is low, use the dosing chart on the FROG TArget bottle.
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Pour FROG TArget into the TruDose Cap and measure the recommended amount.
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Add to the water with the jets running while the spa is not occupied.
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Circulate jets for 30 minutes with the cover off.
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Retest after 2 hours and repeat as needed until total alkalinity reaches 80 to 120 ppm.
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Once total alkalinity is balanced, adjust pH as needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does FROG TArget do?
FROG TArget raises total alkalinity in hot tubs and swim spas. It is used when test results show that total alkalinity is below the recommended range.
Why should total alkalinity be adjusted first?
Total alkalinity helps buffer pH. If total alkalinity is too low, pH can swing quickly, making the water harder to balance and maintain.
What is the ideal total alkalinity range?
The recommended total alkalinity range is 80 to 120 ppm. This range helps support pH stability and more predictable water care.
Can FROG TArget be used in swim spas?
Yes. FROG TArget is suitable for swim spa water balancing when used according to label directions.
Does this bottle include a measuring cap?
Yes. FROG TArget includes the FROG TruDose Measuring Cap with built-in markings to help make dosing easier and more accurate.
Can I use FROG TArget with FROG @ease?
Yes. FROG TArget can be used as part of a water balancing routine with FROG @ease or other FROG sanitizing systems. Test first and follow the product label.