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HOT TUB WATER BALANCE – GENERAL OVERVIEW
NOTABLE POINTS
• The reliability and longevity of your hot tub support equipment are directly related to how well water quality is
maintained!
• The small volume of water in your hot tub is easily affected by the introduction of oils, lotions, perspiration and
chemicals. It is imperative that you give your hot tub regular attention to maintain clean, safe and balanced
water to prevent premature damage and/or failure (corrosion/calcification) to the support equipment.
Maintaining proper hot tub water balance and sanitizer levels is extremely important. Neglected hot water will
allow bacteria to quickly spread.
• The mineral content of hot tub water increases due to water evaporation, sanitizers and other chemicals. If the
mineral concentration, particularly calcium, becomes too high, the minerals will literally “drop” or precipitate out
of the water and deposit on the hot tub walls, plumbing, jets, in the filter and on the heater element.
• It is very important that pH be checked frequently and maintained in the recommended range as indicated in
the chart WATER BALANCE SUMMARY FOR YOUR HOT TUB
• It is also very important that Total Alkalinity (the ability of the water to resist a change in pH) be maintained in
the recommended range as indicated in the chart WATER BALANCE SUMMARY FOR YOUR HOT TUB
• Although there may be two identical hot tub models right next door to each other, the maintenance requirements
will be different, dependent on such factors as:
bather load
frequency of use/quantity of bathers
different body chemistry
sun vs. shade
temperature
For these reasons, it is very important to develop proper hot tub water maintenance habits and follow your
Hydropool retailer’s recommended water maintenance procedures.
Heater and other component failure due to improper water balance is not covered under
warranty.
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