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WATER CHEMISTRY
GUIDELINES
Spa water chemistry is ultimately the
responsibility of the spa owner. Improper
water chemistry may result in costly repairs
not covered under the spa warranty. If unsure
about any step in the process, please contact a
Customer Care Associate at (888) 961-7727 Ext.
8440 or by email at [email protected].
Initially, it is advisable to identify what minerals
(e.g. iron) are present in the local source water.
This will provide a better understanding of how
to treat the water. Please follow the four steps
below and be sure to achieve the correct levels
in each area before moving onto the next step.
STEP #1: ESTABLISH PROPER PH
LEVEL:
The recommended range for pH is between
7.2 and 7.8. Above 7.8, the water is too
alkaline and can result in cloudy water, and
scale formation on the shell and heater. To
lower the pH use a pH Down/Decreaser
(sodium bisulfate). Below 7.0 (considered
neutral), the spa water is too acidic and can
damage the heating system. To increase pH,
use a pH Up/Increaser (sodium hydrogen
carbonate). Any pH Up or Down should
be added one teaspoon at a time, waiting
one-half hour between application and
re-measuring.
STEP #2: MEASURE TOTAL
ALKALINITY:
The Total Alkalinity is the amount of
bicarbonates, carbonates, and hydroxides
present in the spa water. Proper total
alkalinity is important for pH control. If the
TA is too high, the pH is difficult to adjust.
If the TA is too low, the pH will be difficult
to hold at the proper level. The ideal range
is between 40-120 parts per million (ppm).
Reduce TA by using an Alkalinity Down/
Decreaser (sodium bisulfate). Increased TA
by adding an Alkalinity Up/Increaser (sodium
bicarbonate or sodium hydrogen carbonate).
ADDING START-UP CHEMICALS
These products should be added in small
amounts – a teaspoon at a time. After
adding a teaspoon, wait one half hour before
re-measuring. Once the safe range of total
alkalinity is established, proceed to the next
step.
STEP #3: DETERMINE CALCIUM
HARDNESS:
It is important to bring the calcium reading
between 75-150 ppm. If the reading requires
adjustment, it should now be corrected. If
the water is too soft (a low reading) calcium
hardness should be added to
the water to increase the ppm reading. If the
water is too hard (a high reading), it can be
corrected by either: (A) a mixture of hard and
soft water added to attain a reading in the
safe range, or (B) addition of stain and scale
control. If calcium hardness is a problem with
the local source water (either too hard or
too soft) a test kit, which measures calcium
hardness, is essential.
STEP #4: SANITIZING:
After steps 1-3 are complete, the spa must
be sanitized using Chlorine (sodium
dichlor). Add 2 teaspoons of Chlorine, and
increase as necessary to reach a level of
3-5 ppm. Check and maintain this level
weekly, and before and after using the spa.
IMPORTANT NOTE: A granulated sodium
dichlor is highly recommended for sanitizing
spa water, granular bromine may also be
used. Never use compressed sanitizers
even with a floater. As with any other
chemicals, the sanitizer should be introduced
to the spa with the jets running a minimum of
10 minutes.
WEEKLY SHOCK:
Using a potassium monopersulfate (MPS)
shock, add approximately 2 oz. (60 ml) into
the filter bucket while the jets are running.
Shocking is achieved by adding the MPS to
turbulent water. Leave the cover off and jets
on for 10 minutes. Then shut jets off and
return the cover to the closed position to
maintain heat.
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