Calspas SWIM - Common Water Chemistry Questions

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Common Water Chemistry QuestionsCommon Water Chemistry Questions
• The oater is unable to control the rate at which the sanitizer is dissolved into the water.
When a oater is placed into a spa the sanitizer levels inside the spa can be extremely high.
High sanitizer levels over a period of time will cause chemical burns and discolor the spa
shell, jets, pillows, and spa cover underside. The use of oaters tends to lead to negligence
of spa water sanitizer levels as well. Once the sanitizer is all dispensed and the oater is
not checked daily, the low sanitizer level will allow viruses, algae and harmful bacteria like
Legionella (Legionnaires disease) and E-Coli to grow.
• Floaters tend to stay in one area of the spa most of the time, causing this area to be ex-
posed to extreme sanitizer levels. Most commonly a oater will become trapped near the
lter weir or a seat, causing chemical damage to the section of the spa.
• The oater may allow small chunks or pieces of the concentrated sanitizer to fall out of its
housing causing the chunks to settle at the bottom, causing pitting or chemical blisters to
the spa shell. For this reason we advise you to use granulated chlorine or bromine as gran-
ulated sanitizers are designed for dissolve quickly inside of the spa with your jets activated.
Chemical abuse is not covered under the terms of the limited warranty.
Question : Why is the use of a oater not recommended to sanitize my spa water?
Answer: We do not recommend the use of a oater for three reasons: