A well maintained, custom spa has become symbolic of relaxation, and rejuvenation. The epitome of luxury, a hot tub is guaranteed to entertain guests and become a regular retreat to enhance the quality of the owner's life. However, ownership does not simply guarantee the benefits offered by a custom spa, built for your home.
If a spa is not maintained correctly, in terms of mechanical upkeep and water quality, it can become a breeding ground for all sorts of bacteria. These bacteria breed in lukewarm water and can contribute to rashes, stomach conditions, and even lung and breathing problems. Every aspect of correct maintenance will contribute to the quality of your water and the health of the spa's occupants, slacking on maintenance could be disastrous.
Firstly, always make sure that your system is running smoothly. Spa service must include cleaning filters and lintpots, and making sure that all of the moving parts are in order. If your hot tub uses a sand filter, dispose of the backwash water into a sewage or drainage system. Enlist hot tub repair to fix any problems before they snowball and compromise the integrity of your spa system.
Water quality should be the next concern. It is suggested to keep the water temperature at 95 degrees Fahrenheit when in use. Anything much higher could result in dangerous increases in body temperature. Also remember: a hot tub that is constantly heated must be constantly disinfected as bacteria tend to breed in the warmest water conditions.
The three essential tests to perform on your water supply are the pH test, an alkalinity test, and a measure of disinfection levels. Begin by turning the hot tub on and letting it run for a few minutes. Take about a glass of water's worth to test. pH is essential because pH must be within a specific range for disinfectants to be effective. pH can be adjusted with basic pH up and down chemicals; shoot for an overall pH balance of 7.4-8.0.
Alkalinity of spa water will dictate a few things, primarily clarity of the water. Depending on the chemical used for disinfectant, alkalinity should be kept at 60 mg/L to 200mg/L of chlorine and 150mg/L to 200 mg/L of bromine (more on disinfectants below). This is to ensure the optimal environment for chemicals to treat the water.
Disinfectant for a hot tub begins with a choice of either bromine or chlorine. Never use both chlorine and bromine at the same time. Bromine can be added via tablets, spread through an immersion dispenser that can clean your water supply while the hot tub isn't in use. Bromine can be free added as well; the goal is 6 mg/L. Chlorine should ideally be 3 mg/L, without more than 4mg/L during hot tub use. Both disinfectants will kill existing bacteria and regular upkeep will maintain healthy systems.
If these suggestions seem a little hard to manage, hire a spa service to maintain your pool professionally. This will ensure that you can relax in a healthy, rejuvenating environment.
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