Solana DRAFT 00, Owner'S Manual

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V. WATER QUALITY AND MAINTENANCE
I t’s important to have clean water. Water maintenance is one of the least understood, yet most important areas of spa ownership. Your
dealer can guide you through the process of achieving and maintaining perfect water in your spa, given your local conditions. Your
program will depend on your water’s mineral content, how often you use your spa, and how many people use it.
Watkins recommends that you either use an entirely chlorine-based system, or an alternative system which uses silver ions (the
FreshWater
Ag+
®
silver ion purifier).
GENERAL INFORMATION
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HE
T
HREE
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UNDAMENTAL
A
REAS OF
W
ATER
M
AINTENANCE
:
• W
ATER
F
ILTRATION
• C
HEMICAL
B
ALANCE
/
P
H C
ONTROL
• W
ATER
S
ANITATION
Water Sanitation is the responsibility of the spa owner, achieved through the regular and periodic (daily, if necessary) addition of an
approved sanitizer. The sanitizer will chemically control the bacteria and viruses present in the fill water or introduced during use of
the spa. Bacteria and viruses can grow quickly in undersanitized spa water.
The water’s chemical balance and pH control are also the responsibility of the spa owner. You’ll have to add chemicals to maintain
proper levels of Total Alkalinity (TA), Calcium Hardness (CH) and pH. Proper water balance and pH control will minimize scale
buildup, extend the life of the spa, and allow the sanitizer to work at top efficiency.
METHODS FOR TESTING THE SPA WATER
Accurate water testing and analysis is an important part of effectively managing your spa water. You must have the ability to test for:
• Total Alkalinity (TA)
• Calcium Hardness (CH)
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