It may come as a surprise, but the water you drink may not be the safest for your spa. Test your spa water regularly, especially when filling up. The two primary components affecting spa water are the sanitiser and pH levels. When both elements are within their recommended ranges your water will be comfortable, protected and clear. In addition, getting these components right enables sanitisers and oxidisers to work efficiently and your spa surfaces and equipment will remain protected.
Use a BioGuard® 4-way Test Strip Kit. Check your bromine residual is within the recommended levels of 4 - 6 ppm. Chlorine residual must be within 2 - 3 ppm. Even if your spa is equipped with an ozone generator, you're still required to maintain the chlorine or bromine at the lower end of their ranges.
To complement your home testing routine, bring a water sample in to Splash Water regularly (every 4 - 6 weeks) for a complete water analysis. In addition to checking sanitiser and pH levels, this analysis will measure the water's total alkalinity, calcium hardness, iron, copper, manganese and total dissolved solids. Based on this analysis, Splash Water will recommend the right products for your spa.