Owner`s manual

WATER CHEMISTRY cont...

SPA CHEMICALS GLOSSARY

1 - Alkalinity Up: The total alkalinity of your spa water should be

between 80-140 PPM. A proper alkalinity will help buffer your spa

water against sudden changes in pH. Every 2.5 tablespoons of

Alkalinity Up will raise your alkalinity by 10 PPM in a spa holding 500

gallons of water.

2 - Bromine Tablets: These slow-dissolving tablets work

especially well in the hot water of your spa. Keep a base of tablets

inside of an in-spa oater/feeder in order to maintain between 2 and 5

PPM. Add 2 tablets per 100 gallons of water and adjust the oater’s

opening to regulate the PPM level.

3 - Foam Gone: Foam in spas is typically caused by residue from

soap, shampoo, and cleansers. A small amount of Foam Gone will

dissipate the foam and will not affect the water balance. Most foam

removers are compatible with all sanitation programs.

4 - Liquid Filter Cleaner: Regular use of Filter Cleaner will greatly

increase the life and performance of your lters by cutting away

grease, body oils, scale, and lotions. Clean lters also contribute to

better water circulation and superior spa performance, because dirty

lters can substantially impede water ow. Keeping your lters clean

with lter cleaner will also help keep your water ltered and clear. This

is accomplished by mixing one pint of lter cleaner with 2.5 gallons of

water and submerging the lters in the mixture for at least 12 hours.

5 - Dichlor Grandular: This concentrated, stabilized, and quick-

dissolving chlorine granular is simple to use in your spa as a sanitizing

shock treatment. The downside to Dichlor is that it will not sustain a

PPM base for long in hot water. However, as a rule of thumb, if you

treat your water after bathing with half a capful of Dichlor, you will

maintain clear and comfortable water, providing your pH is controlled

and your lters cleaned. Dichlor dissolves quickly and leaves no resi-

due.

6 - pH Down: If your pH level remains high, you can struggle with scal-

ing, cloudy water, rapid sanitizer loss, and possible skin and eye irrita-

tion. pH Down can be purchased from your dealer in either liquid or

solid granular form. Please see your dealer for recommended dosage.