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WATER PURITY & FILTRATION
Keeping the water clean – chemical sanitizers
One of the main reasons that people require service on their spa is because they
haven’t followed a proper water sterilization regiment. Water can accumulate
impurities that can worsen the performance, or damage the filtration system if
chemicals are not properly applied at appropriate intervals. The water can even
become unhealthy if chemicals are not used to sanitize the water. Improper pH
levels or calcium levels can cause either corrosion of parts or scale build-up.
We recommend that you begin a routine of sterilization that you
are comfortable with, and that you can follow through with. If you
get into a scheduled regiment, it will be easier to remember when
to apply the chemicals or run your alternative system (like Salt,
Ozone or UV).
Your spa comes with an ozonator that will do a very good job at
killing bacteria and oxygenating the water, but chlorine or bromine
are often used to compliment the work of the ozonator.
The best way to keep the water clean over long periods of time is to
change the water four times a year. Connect a hose to the drain
valve and open it all the way to allow the tub to drain all the way.
Use a shop-vac to remove any standing water and debris at the
bottom of the tub. Refer to the maintenance section for
instructions on cleaning the tub before refilling it.
Spa Chemistry 101
At first, learning to understand spa chemistry can seem like a
daunting task to say the least. We intend on helping you understand
spa chemicals so that you can maintain the health of your spa at the
best level possible.
There are three basic principals to spa water chemistry.
1. Sanitize/Disinfect (kill viruses, germs, etc.)
2. Oxidize (break down organic compounds like oils and sweat)
3. Maintain slightly base (alkaline) water (pH of 7.4 - 7.6). This
controls the corrosiveness of the water, prevents excessive
scaling (mineral formation on surfaces exposed to water, and
insures that the water is comfortable to the skin.
Once you have a good understanding of the chemicals that are used in your spa,
you will be able to maintain proper water balance. Water balance is reached
when all elements (pH, total alkalinity, calcium hardness and total dissolved
solids) are within their proper ranges.
IMPORTANT!
Always read
directions on
chemical
container
thoroughly
before
using spa
chemicals.
The pH scale
goes from
0 to 14, with
zero being
extremely
acidic and 14
being extremely
base (alkaline).
Seven is
considered
neutral pH.