Spa Water Maintenance
Although there is less water in a spa than a pool, that
doesn't mean a spa is less care. Actually a spa requires more
specialised water treatment to keep it sparkling, clean and
healthy.
Spas and Pools are both filled with water and need to be tested
and treated regularly, but that's where the similarities end.
Understanding the uniqueness of a spa or hot tub - its higher
temperatures, smaller volume, jetted water and the likelihood of
high bather loads is important to establish a proper testing and
treatment regime.
Typically, hot water combined with jet action encourages the
release of bodily wastes and bacteria growth. Hot water and
high bather loads leads to your sanitiser being used up which
allows harmful bacteria to thrive.
In addition to bacteria problems hot water can also cause scale
problems due to a calcium build up particularly on heater elements
this can put alot of pressure on your spa equipment and can lead to
increased operating costs and problems down the track if allowed to
build up.
Zodiac recommends that you test your spa water prior to use and at
least three times per week using a test kit. At a minimum
each test should include a measure of sanitiser levels, pH and
alkalinity. Temperature should also be checked to ensure the
best operating conditions for the sanitiser used. It is also
important that the pump lint pot and filter are cleaned regularly
to avoid contamination.
It is recommended to completely empty the spa pool every three
months or replace 10% to 15% of water every week. Also
replace the water if the spa is used by a large number of people
and you cannot adjust the water balance to recommended levels or if
the water becomes very cloudy or if algae growth becomes apparent
and can't be rectified.
Zodiac PQ has a complete range of specifically designed Spa Products to keep your spa water
sparkling clean and healthy. pool water and eye and skin
irritation.
Remember to always obtain advice from your Zodiac Pool
Professional before adding any treatment to your spa.
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