Clearwater Spas Beachcraft Series, Manual

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Test strips are fairly accurate, test kits are also available that are very accurate and
will test everything that you will need to monitor your water chemistry.
Three main parameters should be tracked closely:
1. pH
2. Free chlorine
3. Alkalinity
T.D.S. (Total Dissolved Solids) and calcium hardness should be checked
after the first three are in the correct range. Test strips and test kits
come with instructions on how to diagnose readings to determine
whether the chemicals are in the right range. Table 2-1 shows how to
dispense chemicals and how often to do it.
In the beginning, it is a good idea to test your water daily to learn how
the water changes with the addition of chemicals. By keeping a log,
you will be able to keep better track of your water condition.
When adding water to your spa for the first time or changing the water,
you should superchlorinate the water by doubling (1 tbsp. Per 100
gallons) the regular dose of chlorine. It is a good idea to wait for 8 hours before enter-
ing your spa after superchlorinating the water.
Remember that keeping your spa water healthy keeps you, your family, and your
guests healthy too. Most service calls for spa repairs are related to problems caused
by not maintaining balanced spa water.
Figure 2-1: Spa water care
PARAMETER PARAMETER PARAMETER PARAMETER
pH < 7.2 pH Check biweekly or
more for heavy use Add Spa Up™
pH < 7.8 pH Check biweekly or
more for heavy use Add Spa Up™
Chlorine/Bromine 3 – 5 ppm Check biweekly or
more for heavy use Add Chlorine or
Bromine
Alkalinity 80 – 120 ppm Check biweekly or
more for heavy use Add Alkalinity
Increaser
TDS < 3000 ppm Check monthly Drain and refill if
< 3000 ppm
Oxy-Shock Add bi-weekly or
more for heavy use Add Oxy-Shock
Hardness 150 – 400 Check monthly or
with new water Add calcium
increaser if < 200
ppm. Drain and
refill if < 400 ppm.
Ozone Ozonator runs on
FILTER CYCLES
WATER BALANCE
is reached when
all elements (free
chlorine, pH, total
alkalinity, calcium
hardness and total
dissolved solids)
are within their
proper ranges.