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Bullfrog Spas Owner’s Manual
MAINTENANCE
WATER CHEMISTRY
Tap water that is safe to drink is not always right for
your spa. Normal tap water is usually filled with
minerals and micro-contaminants that are not visible to
the naked eye.
Properly testing and treating your spa water is essential
for the health of your spa as well as the people that use
it.
Proper chemical maintenance can control and help
prevent the following: 1. Bacteria, algae and fungi,
which can spread disease and infection to humans; and,
2. Staining and scale build-up on your spa shell,
equipment, and piping; and, 3. Clogged filters.
Note 1:
When using chemicals, always follow the
instructions provided on the manufacturer's labels.
Note 2
: Use an accurate test kit to perform all
chemistry tests.
Note 3:
Never mix chemicals.
Note 4:
With the exception of Chlorine or Bromine
Tablets, always add chemicals directly to the spa,
evenly spreading the chemicals over the surface of the
water. Run the Filter Pump at high-speed for 15 or more
minutes after applying any chemical.
OVERVIEW OF WATER CHEMISTRY:
1. Sanitation:
Sanitizers kill bacteria and keep the water
clean. Effective and safe sanitizers include any of the
following: GRANULAR CHLORINE (Dichlor), GRANULAR
BROMINE, CHLORINE TABLETS (TriChlor) OR BROMINE
TABLETS.
Note: Non-trichlor chlorine tablets
and/or non-dichlor
granular chlorines must not be used in your spa, they
may damage the spa, voiding your warranty.
2. Super-Sanitation:
As your spa is used, non-filterable
wastes, including perspiration, oils, hair sprays, etc, will
build up in the spa water. These substances make the
water unattractive in appearance and odor, and can also
interfere with sanitizer effectiveness. Normal sanitation
does not eliminate these waste substances, but Super-
Sanitation does. Super-Sanitation is achieved by
"shocking" the spa water with a NON-CHLORINE SHOCK
(Potassium Peroxymonosulfate), GRANULAR CHLORINE
(Dichlor) or GRANULAR BROMINE.
Note:
Non-Chlorine Shock is the preferred shocking
chemical because it will shock the water without raising
the sanitizer level.
3. pH Control:
Proper pH balance is extremely
important in controlling bacteria, providing water that's
comfortable for the user, and in preventing damage to
the spa and its equipment. Using the scale of 0-14, pH
is the measure of acidity and basicity in the water. pH
levels under 7.0 are acidic while pH levels over 7.0 are
basic. The proper pH range for a spa is 7.4 to 7.6.
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