{"product_id":"starter-bundle","title":"Starter Bundle","description":"\u003ch3\u003eStarter Bundle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Perfect Foundation for Your FreshWater Salt System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"lti-badge\"\u003eDATA-BACKED BUNDLE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreshWater Salt System Starter Bundle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e packages the three water care products our customers most consistently buy together at start-up — calcium reduction, water testing, and the salt that powers the system. Whether you've just installed a FreshWater Salt System or you're refilling your spa with fresh water for a new cycle, this bundle gives you everything you need to get from \"tap water in the spa\" to \"balanced salt water generating chlorine automatically\" in one purchase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy we built this bundle:\u003c\/strong\u003e After tracking thousands of FreshWater Salt System orders, we found three products that nearly every successful new salt-system owner buys together within their first 30 days — Vanishing Act calcium remover, FreshWater Spa Salt, and 5-Way Test Strips. Buying them together saves the second order, the second shipping fee, and the wait time of realizing on day 3 that you needed something you didn't have. It's the bundle we wish every new owner had on day one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's Included:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"lti-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat It Does at Start-Up\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreshWater Vanishing Act Calcium Remover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemoves excess calcium from your fill water before the salt system starts running — protects the cell from scale that shortens its life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreshWater Spa Salt (10 lbs)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePure spa-grade sodium chloride that brings your fresh fill to the 1,750 ppm salt level required for the salt system to generate chlorine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreshWater 5-Way Test Strips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVerifies pH, alkalinity, chlorine, bromine, and total hardness so you know your start-up chemistry is right before adding salt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Benefits:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete start-up essentials for FreshWater Salt System owners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove calcium before it becomes a problem - protect your equipment from day one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSofter, more natural-feeling water for a better soaking experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatic chlorine generation means less time measuring and adding chemicals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtend water life up to 12 months between drain and refills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProlong the life of your hot tub and minimize maintenance needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with FreshWater Salt Systems for Hot Spring and Caldera Spas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDirections\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe order in which you use these three products matters — using them out of sequence means doing some steps twice. Follow this sequence on day one of your fresh fill:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFill your spa with fresh water.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIf possible, fill through a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.leisuretimeinc.com\/products\/freshwater-clean-screen-pre-filter\"\u003eFreshWater Clean Screen Pre-Filter\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eat the hose to remove iron, copper, and tannins before they enter the spa.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTest fill water with the 5-Way Test Strips.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNote your starting calcium hardness, pH, and alkalinity readings. Target ranges: pH 7.2–7.8, alkalinity 80–120 ppm, calcium hardness 25–75 ppm for salt-system spas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlace the Vanishing Act calcium remover bag\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eover the heater return per the package instructions. Run the spa's circulation pump continuously for the recommended treatment time (typically 24 hours for the standard size). The resin in the bag will absorb dissolved calcium, lowering hardness toward the target range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemove and dispose of the Vanishing Act bag\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eafter the treatment time. Retest hardness with 5-Way Test Strips to confirm the level dropped into the target range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdd the 10 lbs of FreshWater Spa Salt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto your spa with circulation pumps running. Allow 10–15 minutes for full dissolution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerify salt level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith FreshWater Salt Test Strips (sold separately — needed for ongoing salt monitoring) and confirm you've reached approximately 1,750 ppm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInitialize the FreshWater Salt System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eper the system's Start-Up Guide. Within hours, the system will begin generating chlorine automatically.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTest chemistry again with 5-Way Test Strips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eafter 24 hours to confirm chlorine residual is in the 2–3 ppm range and pH\/alkalinity are still on target. Adjust as needed with FreshWater pH Up or pH Down (sold separately).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy Choose This Bundle?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased on real customer purchasing patterns, these three products are the most frequently bought together when setting up a FreshWater Salt System. This bundle gives you everything you need for a proper start-up: calcium removal for equipment protection and softer water, test strips to monitor your levels, and the salt that powers your system. Start your spa ownership journey right with this essential trio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bundle Savings Math\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuying the bundle saves you both money and the hassle of multiple orders. Compare:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"lti-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApproach\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMultiple Shipments?\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bundle (this page)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 products, one box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne delivery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuying separately\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 products, 3 add-to-cart actions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSame day if ordered together; second order if you forget one\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond the convenience, the bundle is priced below the sum of standalone products — a small discount as a thank-you for being a new salt system owner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro tip: \u003c\/strong\u003eTest BEFORE you add Vanishing Act:\u003cspan\u003e Step 2 (testing fill water) tells you whether you actually need the Vanishing Act, and how aggressively to use it. If your fill water tests at calcium hardness below 75 ppm already, you may not need Vanishing Act at all. If it tests above 300 ppm (extreme hardness from well water or very hard municipal supply), the standard Vanishing Act may not be enough — consider \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.leisuretimeinc.com\/products\/freshwater-vanishing-act-xl-calcium-remover\"\u003eVanishing Act XL\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (3x capacity) instead.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreshWater\u003cspan role=\"img\" aria-label=\"®\"\u003e®\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreshWater","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42052029415479,"sku":null,"price":85.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2507\/5288\/files\/FreshWater_Start_Up_Kit.jpg?v=1778279507","url":"https:\/\/leisuretimeinc.com\/products\/starter-bundle","provider":"Leisure Time Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}