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Spa maintenance advise

Posted: Sat Jul 20, 2019 5:55pm
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Jann

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Hi we have just bought an inflatable Spa and have read the instructions but find them confusing, can anyone tell me in easy to understand terms what chemicals we need and when to use them, how long to run the filter per day etc, and what do I use to shock the water what ever that means as the water is clean but a bit cloudy, any help would be much appreciated.Thank you.

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Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2019 9:44am

Hi we have recently done exactly the same and like you found the chemical bit difficult to sort we are trying a poolp floating thing designed for small pools 1-10metres with the opening on minimum and decided to put in in every second night removing when using spa. The readings were fine yesterday and no feeling or chemicals smell. Bought in Leroy Merlin. Quite a lot of info on internet. It's the 4 in I version. Looks like a blue octopus, sorry binned the packages. Hope this helps please let me know and good luck. 

Jann

Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2019 12:33pm

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Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2019 12:33pm

Thank you, there is a lot of info on internet but not all advice is the same, been told to get some clarifying liquid to clear the water, will get some tomorrow and give that a go. You are probably like us and not using the heater. 

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Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2019 3:40pm

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Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2019 3:40pm

I've no experience of spas, and my pool guide would I'm sure just confuse you. However, the main things you need to keep in balance are the chlorine level and pH, so you need a test kit for those at least.

Shocking simple means over-dosing the water with quick acting chlorine to kill off any organic materials in the water; making sure you don't use the spa until the chlorine level has dropped to an acceptable level.

If cloudiness is just due to fine dust etc in the water, then you want some flocculante. That acts like wine finings and causes the dust to settle on the bottom. For a spa, liquid flocc is easier to use than tablets.

You can use a floater with a 3-in1 or 4-in-1 tablet, and that will contain stabiliser to help the chlorine to last longer. However, the water could soon become too saturated with the stabiliser and would need some of the water replacing.

Just like any pool, you'll put less load on the chemical balance if you shower before using it. Go in slathered in sun cream or body lotion and you'll soon have problems with the water.

The other thing you need is a flat surface beside the spa to support your glasses of G & T.

Jann

Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2019 5:42pm

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Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2019 5:42pm

Thanks Jim, I have got one of those things with a tablet in bobbing about and I bought some chlorine granules to throw  in when we get out. I run the filter through night rate electricity as it will usually be evening when we use it, I have got a big shower next to the tub that we use and I dont put any cream on. It has only been filled for 10 days and we have only been in it 4 times. As for your last comment, I bought drink holders before I bought the tub!🤣😅🍷🍸x

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