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Hot Tub Chemicals And Water Chemistry
Maintaining Your New Spa With Hot tub chemicals
CHLORINE AND BROMINE
As you know things such as bacteria and viruses like to grow in any kind of water especially hot water. Sanitizers are used to effectively disinfect and keep water smelling fresh. The two most popular ones are Chlorine and Bromine. You can test these by using a test kit or test strips. Proper reading for chlorine is 1.5 - 3.0 PPM and 3.0 - 5.0 PPM for bromine.
SPA SHOCK
These are non-chlorine shock treatments that eliminate odours and reduce irritating contaminants for fresh, clear water. Remember because of the high temperatures and heavy bather loads, spas require higher sanitizer levels, as well as heavier oxidizer doses to eliminate bather waste and maintain clear, sparkling water.
STAIN AND SCALE
Important chemical that prevents staining and controls scale buildup.
TOTAL ALKALINITY
Total alkalinity is very important to the cleanliness of your spa, and must be balanced before PH. The total alkalinity is the buffer of pH, if it is not balanced correctly, the pH will not give you a correct reading. Total alkalinity is the ability to control pH. Use Total Alkalinity increaser to achieve the correct range before adjusting the PH. To decrease Alkalinity it is recommended to either use PH Down or Muratic Acid. Muratic Acid is a common solution for people who use well water as a source. The goal is to keep the total alkalinity between 80 to 120PPM. This is tested using the test strips. Here is a chart of what problems could occur if the Total Alkalinity is not balanced.
High Total Alkalinity
- Hard to Change pH
- Scale Formation
- Cloudy Water
- Skin and Eye Irritation
- Poor Sanitizer Efficiency
Low Total Alkalinity
- Rapid Changes In pH
- Corroded Metals/Equipment
- Skin and Eye Irritation
PH LEVEL
Its VERY IMPORTANT to balance the alkalinity before balancing the PH.. Some consider this the most important component of water balance. It measures how acidic or basic your water is. If it is not kept in check you run the risk of damaging your equipment, i.e. heating elements, pump seals, and the internal works on gas fired heaters. Listed are the most common problems associated with both high or low pH levels:
High pH Readings
- Poor Sanitizer Efficiency
- Scale Formation
- Cloudy Water
- Skin and Eye Irritation
- Shorter Filter Runs
Low pH Readings
- Poor Sanitizer Efficiency
- Corroded Metals/Equipment
- Skin and Eye Irritation
- Etched or Stained Plaster
- Destruction of Total Alkalinity
Hot Tub Chemicals And Accessories
SUPER SOFT
Increases overall water comfort by reducing skin and eye irritation, works to enhance water clarity, protects metal surfaces with unique corrosion inhibitors, enhances overall chemical effectiveness, has a unique, PH-neutral formula and comes in a fresh, pleasant fragrance.
WATER CLARIFIER
Clears cloudy water by helping filter collect floating particles. It improves the filter’s efficiency, without affecting water balance.
2-IN-1 FILTER CLEANER
Removes oil, grease, scale, rust, and other debris from spa filters to enhance filtration and improve water clarity.
ANTIFOAM
Quickly eliminates any surface foam caused by undesirable excess bather compounds, and detergents. Quick fix, but problem is arising from either soap entering hot tub i.e. bathing suits, or hot tub water is not balanced.
SPA INVIGORATE
The benefit of this product is that they address a specific problem - scum and oily buildup - with a targeted approach. That is, the enzyme chosen - a specific form of lipase - breaks down body oils and lotions into glycerol's and amino acids, which are readily oxidized by common water treatment practices. Therefore, regular use of Natural Enzyme can eliminate scum lines at the water's edge and also prevent buildup in filters that would otherwise shorten the filters life span. Plus, these biodegradable products appeal to earth-conscious consumers because their active ingredient is truly natural.
Common Problems
- Check for error messages on Display.
- Make sure temperature adjustment is set correctly.
- Check if spa is in economy mode.
- Is circulation pump running.
- Remove filter temporarily to see if heat increases.
- If you still have not resolved the problem, please phone us at 403-243-8434, 24 hours a day, or submit a service request.