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1. Is
water balance really something I need to be concerned with
in my Hot Tub?
YES! Water
balance has 3 main factors, pH, Total Alkalinity and Calcium
Hardness Increaser. Improper water balance can lead to skin/eye
irritation, equipment corrosion and staining & scaling
of the surface and equipment of the tub. Manufacturers may
not warrant their product if proper water balance has not
been maintained.
2. Why
does the water look dull or cloudy?
There
can be several reasons for dull or cloudy water. The most
common ones are low sanitizer levels (Bromine or Chlorine),
poor filtration or circulation, or high pH& Alkalinity.
High bather load with a low sanitizer level is the most common
answer.
3. Why
is it necessary to shock my Hot Tub?
Shocking
is a treatment for quickly cleaning and super sanitizing the
water. Irritating wastes such as perspiration, make-up, body
lotion etc. cannot be removed by the spa filter. The resulting
waste build up reduces the power of sanitizers, making the
water dull, cloudy and irritating to the eyes and skin. There
are shock treatments for both Bromine and Chlorine systems.
Bacteria cannot be filtered out through the cartridge filter
because of its microscopic size. It must be removed through
an oxidizing shock treatment of the spa water.
4. Why
do I have to leave the cover off the hot tub when I shock?
Shocking
the water breaks apart the sanitizer (bromine or chlorine)
from the bacteria. The bacteria is turned into a gas and is
oxidized into the air. If you leave the cover on, this gas
cannot escape causing it to reenter the water. Regular shocking
keeps the water clear and eliminates odour.
5. How
often do I have to change the water in my tub?
Rule of
thumb is three months, but every tub is different. There is
a test called TDS (Total Dissolved Solids). When the spa water
becomes too saturated with product the chemical reactions
become sluggish and the water can be dull, foamy and often
cloudy. You may notice that you are using more sanitizer then
usual and are getting no results.
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