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Care and maintenance
3. Care and maintenance
3.1
Water maintenance
3.1.1 Filtration
3.1.2 Flocculation
Thorough water maintenance forms the basis for a hygienic whirlpool.
Clean and clear water is visually appealing and contributes considerably to
the overall feeling of well being. inadequate water maintenance can have
an adverse effect on one’s health. The following elements are essential
components of good water maintenance.
Filtration: impurities which have dissolved in the water are mechani-
cally being left behind in the filter.
Flocculation: Adding a flocculant to the water causes even the tiniest
particles to bind, making them large enough to be filtered out.
pH value: indicates when the water has reached an “equilibrium”, when
bathing is at its most pleasant and disinfectants can work best.
Disinfectant: should be used to kill any germs.
Adding fresh water: The use of disinfectants can lead to salt deposits
building up in the water. These should be kept as low as possible by adding
fresh water.
The filter should operate automatically for 6-8 hours per day. Besides
servicing the filter regularly, the cartridges should be cleaned regularly as
well.
The whirlpool’s skim filter is fitted with very fine non woven filter cartridges
which keep impurities out of the water. The cartridge itself is capable of
lasting many years but should be changed every 12 months. A set of
replacement cartridges is included in the delivery.
The filter cartridges should be cleaned at regular intervals (weekly or
monthly, depending on how often the pool is used).
The cartridges should be cleaned as follows:
• Remove the skimmer lid.
• Pull out the skimmer basket.
• Unscrew the cartridges from the skim filter and rinse
thoroughly inside and outside with a strong jet of water.
• To insert the cartridge, follow the steps in reverse. Make sure
that the cartridge is correctly locked into position.
Note: A blocked filter can prevent the flow of water in the system and result
in a reduced performance by the jets as well as a breakdown of the heating
system.
Adding flocculation agents to the water helps the finest of impurities to
bind so that they can be filtered and kept out of the whirlpool. Such tiny
particles can be seen in the beam of the underwater light, where they
appear as the smallest of bubbles. Where this is the case, a solid flocculation
agent should be used in cartridge form so that it can be placed in the water
or the skimmer basket. Do not use liquid flocculation agents, as it can be
difficult to gauge the correct dosage.
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