Maintaining A Hot Tub Jacuzzi
Hot Tub Spa & Jacuzzi Maintenance Tips
Just like a swimming pool the water in a Hot Tub Jacuzzi needs to have certain chemicals in it to keep the water safe for you and your family. Especially since the water is being kept at a high temperature this allow it to be a breeding ground for such things as stagnate conditions caused by bacterial growth.
How to Use Swimming Pool Chemicals
There are special water treatment products that your hot tub will need in order to keep the water fresh and free from these unpleasant conditions. The chemicals used are completely safe as long as you use them as directed as with any other chemical in your household. The chemicals used are not unlike the chemicals used in a swimming pool, the only difference is these chemicals are based on the temperature of the water it is treating. In this case the water in the hot tub is much higher than the water in a swimming pool usually is. There is a chlorine base chemical treatment as well as a 2-part bromine treatment that is chlorine free.
Hot Tub & Spa Water Treatment - Bromine Chlorine Tablets
A bromine tablet is floating devices to have a continuous treatment while the hot tub is not being used. If you are more familiar with chlorine and choose that form of water treatment they have granulated chlorine that can be added directly to the water. If there are certain chemicals you do not want to use or have questions you can go online to find out what chemicals are available. This will give you different options as to what type of chemical based treatments you want to use and what is offered over the typical Chlorination water treatments.
Then there are water softeners to add to the water as well so that the water is not so harsh to your skin. There are filters that will need to be cleaned and replaced annually as part of the maintenance of your hot tub. Make sure that you keep extra filter cartridges on hand so that you will be able to keep your hot tub in good condition. You will also want to test your water’s PH and alkalinity levels to make sure the water is safe to be in. The PH and alkalinity levels cannot be too high or too low. There is a chart on your test kit that will guide you through the process of determining how high or low these levels are.
Spa Water PH Level Testing Kits
Your test kit will also tell you what chemical to add to correct the levels for water safety. You will want to make sure that you keep all traps and jets clear of debris too keep them working properly. You might want to have the motor to be checked annually. Make sure there are no leaks or water leaking on or around the motor for the safety of the motor.
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