GNAPY Chlorine Tablets for Hot Tub, Multifunction 4-in-1Pool Cleaning Tablets for Swimming Pool Spa Hot Tub Bathtubs Instant (50G)

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Did you know? Chlorine or bromine should have barely any odor if used correctly. 'Swimming pool smell' is actually the result of chloramines or bromamines—chemical compounds released when the sanitizer mixes with unwanted contaminants. For high chlorine levels above 5ppm, we would suggest you drain the Lay-Z-Spa to the minimum mark and re-fill with fresh water to the maximum mark, this will help to dilute the excess chemical. Or, remove the cover from the hot tub to allow evaporation of the chemical (keep the spa filter running constantly). Total Alkalinity (TA) is the measure of your hot tub water’s ability to neutralise acids. Balanced Total Alkalinity helps control the pH levels and the correct level to aim for is between 80 and 120 parts per million (ppm). Deciding on which method to go for is dependent on several factors, including cost, ease of use, bacteria control, and impact on users. This blog will highlight the pros and cons of both granules and tablets so you can decide. This product will reduce the tendency of the spa water to foam, but it will not always stop it entirely. Foam is created as a reaction to natural oils in our skin, as well as contaminants such as remnants of detergents in swimwear, cosmetics and deodorants, etc. Showering with your swimwear on before entering the water will help reduce foam.

Add in the proper chemicals needed to balance these levels and then move on to the next step. Step 3. Get Your Measurements A person may develop a rash shortly after sitting in a hot tub. In this case, the high temperature of the hot tub may have broken down the chlorine, allowing bacteria to grow in the water.

The bacteria, which is usually Pseudomonas aeruginosa, causes a skin infection. This can lead to an itchy rash that is worse in areas covered by a person’s swimsuit. A hot tub rash can also cause inflamed, pus-filled blisters to form around hair follicles. Chlorine granules are relatively easy to measure and apply. Simply measure out the required amount into a cap or measuring device and add to the water. If you are unsure of the correct amount, you can add chlorine little by little until you reach perfection. The slow-dissolving nature of the tablet means consistent dosing over time, which reduces the risk of chlorine dropping below the recommended 3-5ppm on your chlorinetest strips. You can switch from chlorine to bromine sanitizer in a hot tub. In fact, it is actually easier to go from chlorine to bromine than the other way around.

While their water chemistry contains a sanitizer such as chlorine or bromine, if the level of contaminants in the water exceed the level of sanitizer, you’ll be bathing in filth. If water disinfection, maintenance, and filtration of the pond are properly carried out, this procedure is normally very rare. Most owners follow a strict maintenance routine for exactly this reason. Routine cleaning also makes it simple for you to stay on schedule, ensuring your water is working at its best 24/7. If your dispenser looks like this, or you're just adding the tablets to your water without a floater, I'd recommend starting with just 1-2 tablets. You can always add more later.

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Chlorine tablets are very easy to use – pop them in a floating dispenser and leave it to bob around. Job done. However, one issue with tablets that some hot tub owners have is that it can be hard to boost chlorine levels with tablets as they are in set doses. As mentioned above, some tablet users end up boosting chlorine levels with granules. For a hands-off approach chlorine tablets certainly have their benefits. Exposure to chlorine in swimming pools can cause a rash. Chlorine rash may be confused with swimmer’s itch or heat rash.