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Chemical Terminology
Measurement of the acidity or basicity of your spa. Spas should
be between 7.2 - 7.8 pH. Test weekly or as needed and add pH
Up or Down to manage pH Levels.
Measurement of the water’s resistance to pH change. Spas
should be between 80 - 120 ppm (parts per million). Test
weekly or as needed to manage Alkalinity levels.
Measurement of dissolved minerals in the water. Spas should
be between 100-400 ppm. Less than 100 ppm is “soft water”
and more than 400 ppm is “hard water”. Test weekly or as
needed to maintain proper CH Levels.
Functions as a sanitizer and produces less odor than Chlorine.
Bromine levels should be between 3.0-5.0 ppm. Test weekly or
as needed to maintain proper Bromine levels. Do not use with
Chlorine.
Functions as sanitizer and is generally used in larger spas and
pools. Spas should be between 1.5 - 3.0 ppm. Test weekly or as
needed to maintain proper Chlorine levels. Do not use with
Bromine.
Test strips measure the levels of Chemicals, CH and Ph of your
spa and can be purchased at your local dealership. Use test
strips weekly to test your water and maintain proper chemical
levels.
Your spa comes with our 360* Cartridge Filters which use
pleated, point-bonded fibers to capture and remove debris from
the water. It is important to clean the filters with a water hose
every 2 weeks or as needed.
Your spa may come equipped with a CD (Corona Discharge)
Ozone Generator. This device comes pre-installed and
automatically injects O3 Oxygen to oxidize and sanitize your
spa’s water.