BullFrog Spas - WATER CARE & CHEMISTRY; Overview of Water Chemistry

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WATER CARE & CHEMISTRY
Maintaining Your Spa Water
Tap water that is safe to drink is not always safe for a spa. Normal tap water
is usually lled with minerals and microcontaminants that are not visible to
the naked eye. Properly testing and treating your spa water is essential for the
health of the spa as well as the people using it. Proper chemical maintenance
will help control and prevent the following:
• Bacteria, algae, and fungi, which can spread disease and infection to humans
• Staining and scale build-up on the spa shell, equipment, and piping
• Clogged lters
CAUTION:
Important Instructions. Always:
• Follow chemical manufacturers’ instructions
• Use an accurate test kit to perform all chemical tests
• Never mix chemicals
• Add chemicals directly to the spa, evenly spreading the chemicals over the
surface of the water or use an appropriate feeding or metering device
• Run the lter pump on high speed for at least 15 minutes after applying
chemicals
• Check chemical levels often
• Note that names of spa chemicals will vary from one manufacturer to
another
• Contact your authorised Spa dealer with questions
Overview of Water Chemistry
Water Quality Maintenance
Maintaining the quality of the spa water within specied limits will enhance
your enjoyment of the spa and prolong the life of its equipment. It is a fairly
simple task, but it requires regular maintaining because the water chemistry
involved is a balance of several factors. ere is no simple formula and there
is no avoiding it. A careless attitude regarding water maintenance will result
in poor and potentially unhealthy conditions for bathing and possible damage
to your spa. For specic guidance on maintaining water quality, consult your
authorised Spa dealer who can recommend appropriate chemical products for
sanitising and maintaining your spa.
Sanitisation
Sanitisers kill bacteria and viruses and keep the water clean. A low sanitiser
level will allow bacteria and viruses to grow quickly in the spa water. To raise
the sanitiser level, simply add an approved sanitiser. A high sanitiser level can
cause discomfort to eyes, lungs and skin. To lower the sanitiser level, simply
wait ± the sanitiser level will naturally drop over time. Eective and safe
sanitisers include Granular Chlorine (Dichlor-type only), Hydrogen Peroxide
and Granular Bromine.
NOTE: Increased use of the spa (or in the number of users of the spa) will
result in the need to increase the amount of sanitiser required to maintain the
recommended sanitiser level.