Sanitising a spa

A spa can enrich your llife and, in particular, your health. They can ease tired and aching muscles and joints.

By observing just a few simple rules you will ensure that you always feel better for the experience.

Healthy Water

For a healthy spa it is best to change the water every three to four months, or replace about one third of the volume every three to four weeks. Mr Stoves Pool World can provide a test kit and advise on its correct use.

You will need to regulalry check the total alkalinity, pH and sanitiser (Chlorine or Bromine) levels.

Total Alkalinity (TA)

The range is between 90 to 150ppm (parts per million) with 90 to 110ppm being ideal.

Testing pH

The pH level measures acidity and alkalinity and it is measured on a scale of 1 to 14 with 7.0 being neutral. Below 7.0 is acidic and above is alkaline. Incorrect pH levels can cause poor chlorine or bromine efficiency, eye and skin irritations, corrosion of metal fittings, cloudy water and the formation of scale on the pool walls and fittings.

Sanitising

Chlorine or bromine can keep our spa free of harmful micro-orgnisms.

Salt water chlorinators are genereally used for swimming pools with larger volumes of water. If you decide to use a salt chlorinator, ensure it is designed and sized to produce the correct level of chlorine required to sanitise your spa.

General Maintenance

It is important to keep the filter and pump clean. Clean the filter regularly and empty hair from the pump as often as required.

Store chemicals in a cool dry place and out of reach of children. Never mix chemicals and never add water to chemicals, only add chemicals to water.

Click here to go to SPASA website (Swimming Pool and SPA Associaton of Victoria) for more information.