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Because of the unique difference between a pool and spa, it is very important that you maintain your spa with chemicals specifically formulated for spa/hot tub use. It is important to realize that a spa is different from a pool because you are dealing with water that is heated between 98-104 degrees F... much warmer than a swimming pool. The ratio of people to the amount of water in a spa is much greater. For example, four people in a spa are equivalent to having 300 people in an average size pool. The heated water and higher bather load ratio can result in spa water problems due to a great deal of residual soaps, deodorants, perfumes and other cosmetics. Also, there are natural body oils that are released into the spa water and cause other organic contaminants.
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| PROPER SANITIZING |
| Types of SanitizersRecent developments in the spa industry have given spa owners several choices of sanitizer methods. The three most commonly used ways of achieving sanitizing levels are: |
| ChlorineThe ideal Chlorine to use for spas is Leisure Time CONCENTRATED CHLORINATING GRANULES. This is a fast dissolving, stabilized granular type of Chlorine. WARNING:USING LIQUID CHLORINE OR SOME CHLORINE TABLETS CAN CAUSE SEVER DAMAGE TO YOUR SPA BY ALTERING YOUR pH AND LEAVING DEPOSITS ON YOUR SPA EQUIPMENT. |
| BromineLeisure Time BROMINATING TABLETS are a convenient and effective source of Bromine for your spa or hot tub. These slow dissolving tablets are designed to be used after the addition of a 2oz. package of SODIUM BROMIDE, which is added to new spa water as part of the Bromine system. The tablets can be used in the Leisure Time FLOATING BROMINATOR or other suitable erosion type floaters or dispensers. CAUTION:DO NOT ADD TABLETS DIRECTLY TO THE SPA AS THIS MAY DAMAGE THE FINISH. |
| OzoneOne of the newest technologies to the spa industry is the use of Ozone as a sanitizer. Many spa manufacturers are offering Ozone generators with each spa they sell. While its use in water sanitation is relatively new, Ozone is as old as time itself. It is formed when Oxygen is exposed to ultra violet rays causing normal Oxygen (O2) to be converted to Ozone (O3). Ozone can be an effective sanitizer. However, it is highly reactive and decomposes quickly if not used daily. Most spa manufacturers recommend the use of a chemical sanitizer to act as a "backup". Bromine is generally preferred due to its lower odor and irritation potential. For shocking in an Ozone system, use Leisure Time OZtablets. Use 3 tablets for up to 250 gallons. Since Ozone can act as the primary sanitizer, the quantity of Bromine consumed is significantly less than normal. |
| Shocking: Why & WhenWith regular use of your spa there will be an increased amount of non-filterable wastes such as perspiration, oils and organics that can accumulate. As these contaminants enter the water they will react with the sanitizer (Chlorine or Bromine) to form either Chloramines or Bromamines. Chloramines and Bromamines are the most common source of spa water problems such as: eye and skin irritation, foul odors and dull, cloudy water. Shocking or Super-Chlorinating the water will "burn out" the Chloramines or Bromamines. This can be accomplished by the addition of Leisure Time CONCENTRATED CHLORINATING GRANULES or RENEW, a non-chlorine shock treatment. For ozone systems, OZtablets can be used. Your spa should be shocked every 7 to 10 days, depending upon the level of spa use, or whenever there has been increased bather activity. |
| Calcium HardnessCalcium Hardness refers to the amount of Calcium, Magnesium and other mineral salts in the water. You should test your water before filling the spa to determine what the Calcium Hardness level of your source water is. To test for Calcium Hardness use Leisure Time SPA or POOL WATER TOTAL HARDNESS TEST STRIPS. The ideal range of Calcium Hardness for a spa should be 120 to 250ppm. High levels of Calcium Hardness can lead to the formation of scale on the surface, heater element, equipment and plumbing. You should test periodically for Calcium Hardness because as the water in your spa gets older the Hardness level will raise due to evaporation of pure water and increased concentration of dissolved solids. This process usually takes a few months to occur. We recommend that you drain your spa water every 2 to 3 months. |
| TDS TDS stands for total dissolved solids and indicates the sum total of all dissolved material in the water including Calcium and other mineral salts. Anytime you add chemicals you are increasing the TDS of the water. The higher the TDS becomes the less effective your chemicals will be. Your pool and spa professional can test your water for TDS. Maximum level of TDS for a spa is 1200ppm. |
