Adjust Your Water Chemistry to You 

 
Chemical Balance is a very individualized  process and varies from spa to spa and owner to owner, even if the water supply is the same and the owners are next-door-neighbors.

Water chemistry changes dynamically according spa oils and lotions, organic wastes and debris, as well as, frequency of usage and chemical sanitizers used to maintain bacteriacidal actions. And within the water supply itself, mineral content and bacteria counts can vary widely. Additionally, spa water is traditionally warm water; therefore, it is subject to faster evaporation and the need for more frequent addition of chemical santizers.

Due to all these variant factors it is vital to approach your spa water chemistry in the moment. Balance the water chemistry that is currently present in your spa. It is best not tp rely on a pre-fixed formula, that though well-intentioned, is inconsistent with the actual present condition of your spa water. 

 

3 Basic Factors That Affect Your Spa Water

 
1. Amount of spa water in gallons/liters.

2. Amount of persons regularly enjoying the spa.

3. Amount of time (quantity and frequency) the spa water is in use. 

Water chemistry is also further affected by: Heat, Sunlight, and Filter Efficiency.

 

The Nuts & Bolts of Working with Spa Chemicals

 
Wear gloves and protective eyewear at all times when working with spa chemicals!

After handling spa chemicals, be sure to immediately wash your hands!

Check the chemical levels on your spa water a minimum of twice weekly.

Always add chemical sanitizers into you spa water and not the other way around.

Be consistent in adding chemicals a little bit at a time and in moderation: A Little Goes a Long Way!

Store your chemicals in an environment that has a moderate temperature and is dry and dark.

Do not mix or store spa chemicals with garden chemicals (eg. fertilizer) or fuels, such as gasoline! 

 

5 Rules of Thumb for Adding Chemicals to Your Spa 

 
1. Always test your spa water levels before adding chemicals. And once added, retest your levels again.

2. Adjust chemical levels in moderation.

3. Think Prevention! Add spa chemicals before water levels go out of range.

4. Keep your sanitizers simple and organized. Not all chemicals and brands mix together safely or effectively!

5. Less really is better! Add chemicals a little at a time to avoid overdoing it.