Spa Guide Simple Steps to a Clean, Sparkling Spa www.yourspachoice.
Nothing is more inviting than a sparkling clean spa. The Spa Choice® brand of products are designed to meet all of your spa needs so you spend less time maintaining your spa and more time relaxing in it. The Spa Choice® Spa Kit provides all the essential products you need to open your spa. Follow the simple steps listed in this guide to a clean, sparkling spa.
Spa Choice® Spa Guide Table of Contents Before You Fill Your Spa…What You Need to Know ..........4 Step A Filling Your Spa..........................................................6 Step B Balancing Your Spa Water Calcium Hardness ......................................................8 Alkalinity ..................................................................9 Increasing or Decreasing Your pH ............................10 Step C Sanitizing and Shocking Your Spa Chlorine or Bromine .....................
Before You Fill Your Spa What You Need to Know Before filling your spa, we recommend bringing a sample of your tap water to a professional spa retailer for testing to determine what type of water you have in your area. (Do not use the water from a water softener.) Do you have soft water? The lack of minerals in soft water can be very harsh to your spa’s equipment, causing damage to your pump and heater.
STEP A…Filling Your Spa You will need: Spa Choice® Metal Free Now it’s time to fill your spa. If you are using a garden hose, let the water run for a few minutes before placing the hose into the spa. This will ensure that the microorganisms that build up in the hose during inactivity will not contaminate your spa. Fill the spa according to the directions recommended by your spa owner’s manual.
STEP B…Balancing Your Spa Water Balancing your spa water is a very important step to a clean spa. When your spa water is in balance, your sanitizer will perform at its optimum level, providing a clean, sanitized spa. In this step, you will be adjusting your calcium hardness level first, your total alkalinity second, and lastly, the pH. Calcium Hardness You will need: Spa Choice® Increase Calcium - or Spa Choice® Defense When balancing your spa water, always adjust the calcium hardness level first.
Soft Water: A low calcium hardness level (soft water) can etch the spa’s plaster and corrode the equipment. The recommended calcium hardness level should not fall below 200 ppm. Add Spa Choice® Increase Calcium to raise the calcium hardness level. 1. Determine your calcium hardness level. One ounce of Spa Choice® Increase Calcium per 500 gallons increases the hardness level by 7 ppm. 2. Pour the determined amount into the spa with the circulation on. 3. Circulate the water for 20 minutes.
Increasing or Decreasing Your pH You will need: Test Strips Spa Choice® Increase pH - orSpa Choice® Reduce pH Now that your total alkalinity is in range, the next step is to determine your pH level. The recommended pH level is 7.2 to 7.8. If the pH is above 7.8, the water is considered alkaline. If it is below 7.2, it is considered acidic. To determine your spa’s pH level, use the Test Strips that come with your Spa Choice® Spa Kit.
STEP C…Sanitizing and Shocking Your Spa Chlorine or Bromine You will need: Test Strips Spa Choice® Spa Sanitizing Granules; - orSpa Choice® Brominating Tabs; and Spa Choice® Bromine Booster Sanitizing is the most important step in maintaining a clean, healthy spa. Bacteria and algae tend to grow more rapidly in hot water. Therefore, it is necessary to maintain your sanitizer at the recommended level at all times. Your Spa Choice® Spa Kit is available with either Chlorine or Bromine.
Bromine is another type of sanitizer used to kill bacteria and germs in spas. The bromine is placed in a floating feeder or cartridge system and is used in conjunction with sodium bromide, an activator. Many people prefer bromine over chlorine, as it does not produce a “chlorine odor”. If bromine is your method of disinfection, use Spa Choice® Brominating Tablets, along with Spa Choice® Bromine Booster to keep your spa sanitized and sparkling. 1. Add ½ oz.
Shock You will need: Spa Choice® Re-Energize -orSpa Choice® Spa Sanitizing Granules To maintain a healthy and safe spa it is important to shock your water weekly. There are two different methods for shocking your spa; nonchlorine and chlorine shock. Non-Chlorine Shock: Non-chlorine shock may be used in chlorinesanitized and bromine-sanitized spas. In a bromine-sanitized spa, it should be applied after a reserve of chlorine or bromine has been established.
Guide to Spa Maintenance The following is a suggested schedule to maintain a clean, healthy spa. Three Times A Week Test: Use your 3-way test strips to determine whether your spa water falls within acceptable ranges for pH, total alkalinity, and Free Available Chlorine (FAC). Perform these tests a minimum of 3 times per week and adjust with the appropriate chemicals as needed. Test Acceptable Level Products to Adjust Ph 7.2 - 7.
Spa Choice® Filter Clean & Clear, which is specially designed to remove organics and dirt. Every 2 to 3 Months Empty and Refill: It is recommended that your spa be emptied and refilled every 60 to 90 days. A heavily used spa may require more frequent emptying and refilling. Remember to follow Steps A, B, and C of this guide when refilling your spa.
Spa Water Troubleshooting Guide My Problem Possible Cause Solution Test your pH and alkalinity. Apply Spa Choice Increase pH or Spa Choice Reduce pH and Spa Choice Alkalinity Up, as needed. Water is out of balance Test the FAC and apply Spa Sanitizer Level is Low Choice Brominating Tabs or Spa Choice Spa Sanitizing Granules as needed. My water is cloudy Water is not circulating enough The water should circulate 4-6 hours per day.
Spa Water Troubleshooting Guide My Problem Possible Cause Test your pH and alkalinity. Apply Spa Choice Increase pH or Spa Choice Reduce pH and Spa Choice Alkalinity Up, as needed. Water is out of balance My water irritates my eyes, skin. My water is brown or green. Solution Shock your spa with Spa Choice Re-Energize and add 1 oz of Spa Choice Enzyme Clear per Organic Contaminants 250 gallons to remove organic contaminants too small for your filter to remove.
The Complete Line of Spa Choice® Products Sanitizers and Shock Spa Choice® Brominating Tabs is a bactericide, algaecide and disinfectant with no chlorine odor. Use with Spa Choice® Bromine Booster to activate this sanitizer. Spa Choice® Spa Sanitizing Granules is a disinfectant that works quickly and completely to provide a steady source of available chlorine in your spa. It controls the growth of algae, kills bacteria, and destroys organic contaminants.
Spa Choice® pH Increaser - a granular product that raises the pH in your spa. Spa Choice® Alkalinity Up – critical to alkalinity control, this product effectively raises alkalinity levels which might otherwise cause equipment corrosion in your spa. Specialty Products Spa Choice® Bromine Booster establishes a quick bromide reserve in your spa water. Use with Spa Choice® Brominating Tabs. Spa Choice® Metal Free prevents metal staining and corrosion. Add when filling or refilling your spa.
Fragrances Spa Choice® Amazon Mist Spa Choice® Caribbean Breeze Spa Choice® Jamaican Melon Spa Choice® Soft Eucalyptus Spa Choice® Wild Lavender Spa Choice® Tropical Fruit Especially formulated for spas, the Spa Choice® line of fragrances will leave your skin soft and moisturized.
SPA SAFETY • If you are pregnant or have a medical history of heart disease, low or high blood pressure, circulatory problems, or diabetes, you should consult your physician before using a spa. • Do not use the spa for extended periods of time. Use a timer and set a limit. Prolonged immersion in hot water can result in hyperthermia. • Avoid alcohol when using your spa. • Spa users with long hair should avoid placing their head underwater near suction fittings.
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