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3. Add 2oz. of Oxidizer Shock weekly into the spa with all the jets set on high speed and the spa cover at
least half off for 30 minutes. This will remove organic material from the spa water, freeing-up your
sanitizer to attack more bacteria. This improves your sanitizers performance level, reduces spa odor,
and refreshes your spa.
Chlorine
Chlorine is generally in liquid form. However, in spa applications you will want to use granular chlorine. This is
primarily due to chlorine type and strengths. Unlike bromine, chlorine can only breakdown bacteria and other
contaminates to a safe level once, prior to burning out. The problem that most spa owners have with chlorine, is
that levels either get too low from neglect, of too high from trying to play chemical catch-up. As with all spa
chemicals, LESS IS MORE. Take your time whenever adding chemicals to the spa water. Allowing proper
filtration time and adding chemicals slowly, will greatly improve the length of your spa life and performance.
You cannot super chlorinate spas and expect them to last. Be patient with the plan.
Granular Chlorine
Weekly
1. Test bromine level with test strips.
NOTE
: Chlorine test levels will vary if the spa is equipped with the Quest 2000 Ozonator.
Test levels with the Quest 2000 Ozonator: 0.5 to 1 Parts Per Million (ppm)
Test levels without the Quest 2000 Ozonator: 1 to 3 Parts Per Million (ppm)
2. Add one or two tablespoons of Cal Spas granular chlorine to the spa water weekly. Chlorine dissipation rate
will be faster at higher water temperatures and slower at lower temperatures.
3. Add 2oz. of Oxidizer Shock weekly into the spa with all the jets set on high speed and the spa cover at
least half off for 30 minutes. This will remove organic material from the spa water , freeing-up your
sanitizer to attack more bacteria. This improves your sanitizers performance level and reduces spa odor.
Oxidizer Shock
Shock
All shock is not created equal. The most common shock you will find in pool and home improvement stores is
Chlorinating Shock. This will destroy your spas jets, pillows, pump seals and worse. The only shock that you
should put in your spa is Cal Spas Oxidizer Shock. Oxidizer Shock is the safe, easy way to maintain either
bromine of chlorine spa chemical plans. By using 1oz. weekly, you are removing burned-out chemicals,
bacteria, and other organic material from your spas water. This will drastically improve chemical productiveness,
spa odor and minimize chemical irritation.
Using Oxidizer Shock
1. 1oz. of Cal Spas Oxidizer Shock* weekly.
2. 1oz. of Cal Spas Oxidizer Shock* after heavy bather loads.
3. 1oz. of Cal Spas Oxidizer Shock* if water has a strong odor.
* Spa must be running with all of the jets on high for 30 minutes with the cover half off. If necessary, you may
repeat Oxidizer Shock treatments in 30 minute intervals.
Big Water Clarity Issue
1. Identify the water clarity issue first. Is it soap, oil, bacteria, or chemical imbalance?
2. Select the proper treatment.
3. Clean the filter cartridge and increase the amount of filtration until the water clears up.
4. Add 1oz. of Oxidizer Shock at a time, in 30 minute intervals, with the spa cover half off (jets on high).
5. With few exceptions, spa water will not clear up overnight. Cloudy water requires proper identification, the
correct treatment, and plenty of filtration.
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