Clearwater CH0018 Lay-Z-Spa Chemical Starter Kit for Hot Tub and Spa Water Treatment (Includes Chlorine, pH Minus, pH Plus, Foam Remover and Test Strips)

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You should do a few things before filling your hot tub with fresh water like adding various chemicals to balance your water and make it safe to bathe in. Also, it keeps your spa equipment safe because poorly balanced water leads to damage, scale and corrosion. Over time, debris, minerals, body oils etc., saturate the water. Even if you add enough sanitiser, there comes the point when it will stop working. This will cause your water to become cloudy, you may suffer from foam and it will be extremely challenging to balance the PH level. Another thing you need to test your hot tub water for is Chlorine. Chlorine keeps the water hygienic and safe to use by preventing the growth of bacteria, microorganisms and germs. Total Chlorine levels TA should not be higher than 150 ppm. It will lead to cloudy water and will make the sanitizer less effective. There is no TA decreaser to balance TA, so use a pH decreaser.

If you use this method, make sure the kit includes phenol red to test PH and orthotolidine (OTO) to test Chlorine. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Have a First Aid Kit available for any accidents One example (and the kit I started with when I bought my first spa) is the Standard Bromine Kit or Standard Chlorine Kit by Spa Choice. I got the bromine version. Why are ready-made kits not as good value as they seem? 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).

A We recommend a solid base for example slabs, hardcore, stones to keep the spa level at all times. In this article I'll show you exactly what chemicals to buy for your new hot tub (and exactly how to add chemicals to your hot tub for the first time) so that you don't end up wasting money on unnecessary products which you may never use. Cover Cleaner. A cover cleaner is a long-lasting product that will be especially beneficial if you put your hot tub outdoors. The cover cleaner will eliminate dirt from the surface of the cover and will protect the hot tub cover from damaging UV rays. The Spa Choice bromine kit I bought came with a floater or 'brominator', but it was one of the things I didn't like about it. Let me explain why. Although alkalinity and pH are closely related, they're not the same, and it's important to understand the difference.

Outdoor storage areas for your hot tub chemicals should be situated away from anything flammable. Keep any petrol-powered equipment, like your lawnmower, in a different location. The storage area should also be away from sources of heat, like an outdoor fire pit or BBQ. If pH is too high, it can lead to scale buildup and cloudy water. If pH is too low, you'll have acidic water that can corrode surfaces and equipment—which could become an expensive problem! Both can cause itchy or dry skin and burning eyes. Spa pH: the ideal range & how to maintain it Consider using clearwater hot tub chemical starter kits to increase the pH level. In that case, using pH plus comes in handy. Add two teaspoons per 1000 gallon water. Use a jug to dissolve warm water and distribute evenly throughout the tub water. Leave for a minimum of 2 hours and then retest the water to ensure that the pH level is between 7.2-7.6. Add more if needed. This is the bare minimum that you should know about hot tub maintenance — this will save you money and save you from unnecessary hassle.

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Make sure that the water temperature is 20-degrees. Add two teaspoons of chlorine per 200 gallons of water. Let the chlorine dissolve in the water. A We understand delivery is not always easy. However, there is always a solution! If you are unsure we would require some photographs from you to survey the property and advise from there from our expert installers. Keeping the chemicals you use in your spa balanced is essential to prevent common issues like cloudy water and algae, avoiding health risks such as nasty rashes and protecting the spa’s components against damage. You’d also answer the question we get asked a lot which is are hot tubs safe?

If you don’t want to buy the products separately (and only in this case), here are two pre-composed kits that you might need. We selected them based on: Puetz, J. D. Understanding Hot Water Chemistry. Retrieved from: https://www.apsp.org/Portals/0/PDFs/Advantis%20Spa%20Chemistry%20Book%20-%20ENGLISH.pdf The two most popular hot tub sanitisers are chlorine and bromine. We highly recommend using granules to maintain your spa, these should have a reading of 3-5ppm for free chlorine and 4-6ppm for bromine. Along with bromine, using oxygen as a sanitiser is kinder on sensitive skins compared to chlorine. Run the pool pump for at least an hour before testing to get an accurate reading. Dip a single test strip into six inches of water. Shake the excess water off while removing it from the pool. Chlorine is the most significant element of a spa chemical starter kit. It is usually used in households as bleach. Along with Bromine, consider it as the most effective sanitiser for your hot tub. Apply Chlorine to your hot tub to kill bacteria and keep the water safe and clean.

Filter Cleaner. We highly recommend using a filter cleaning product because it will get rid of any contaminants and bacteria in the filter and this will prolong the life of the filter. Filter rinsing with the cleaner will prevent germs from accumulating into your hot tub’s water. Unlike a must-have filter deep cleaner, this product is not as concentrated and can be used for monthly filter maintenance. We offer a complete delivery, installation and set-up service. This allows our experienced team to delivery your Hot Tub and get it to your desired position in your garden. We will then run a complete installation of the Hot Tub, filling it and setting it up ready for first use. You are giving care instructions and shown how to use the controls before we leave, so you have everything you need for years of happy hot tubbing. This pool chemical starter kit is the safest means of sanitising your hot tub without worrying about putting the excess in your pool. There are two ways you can put chlorine in the hot tub:

Around 60% of UK households are in hard or very hard water areas. To avoid scale build-up (which can impact water quality and pump components) use a weekly dose of ClearWater Scale & Stain Controller. Instructions will vary depending on the chemical kits you buy, so always read through before using and wear gloves when handling inflatable hot tub chemicals. Hot tub chemicals might sound complicated. But, in reality, getting the chemical balance right in your hot tub, and then maintaining it, really isn't as daunting a task as many assume. If this is all new to you, our Lay-Z-Spa Chemical Maintenance Guide is the perfect place to get started after you've finished reading this article. Please note: The table is only applicable to Clearwater® Chemicals. Dosages are only approximate and the effect of chemicals on your water can vary each time you use them, depending on the exact amount of water in your hot tub, water type, water temperature, positioning of hot tub etc. Therefore it is essential to test the water every time before you use it.If you bathe regularly in your hot tub, you’ve undoubtedly noticed the foam building up in the water. No matter how much of a neat-freak you are, the foam will form in the water because you’re using it. Dissolved solids create foam in the hot tub water. The 5 Inch Chemical Floater slowly releases Clearwater Mini Multifunctional Tablets or Chlorine Tablets, making it the perfect accessory for busy spa users who want a hassle-free way of maintaining clear and healthy spa water. The dispenser has an adjustable dial which controls the release of the 20g tablets, ensuring that the sanitizer level of your spa water is consistently and efficiently maintained. Compatible with all spa models. Chlorine demand of water too high at start up, after holidays or due to excess contamination or neglect