| Every spa owner has had to face the challenge | | | | Smelling ozone is not good and would be a |
| of keeping the water safe and clear. The old | | | | sign that your system should be checked. |
| standards of Chlorine and Bromine have | | | | |
| started to fall from favor. True they do work | | | | One thing that a lot of spa owners forget |
| but because they are so caustic they wreak | | | | about is checking your spa water pH. |
| havoc with your hair, skin, spa jets not to | | | | Maintaining the proper pH level can greatly |
| mention the environment. With this in mind | | | | improve the effectiveness of the water |
| lets look at some alternatives. | | | | treatment. Spa water that is not properly |
| | | | balanced can cause irritation to eyes, and |
| Mineral treatment of your spa water can do | | | | mucous membranes. Do not get lazy about |
| the same job with less environmental impact. | | | | checking the pH just because you have a |
| First, Copper can be used to treat your water | | | | handle on your chemical treatment. |
| and keeps stuff from growing in your water. | | | | |
| It is a lot safer for your skin, hair and | | | | Finally, circulation of the water. Stagnant |
| health, and won't cause premature break down | | | | water, especially warm stagnant water is a |
| of your pump and jet components. Still, | | | | breeding ground for life. Regular circulation |
| because it does a good job of killing things | | | | of the water for significant periods of time |
| you need to use care when you empty your spa. | | | | will reduce the need for chemicals and |
| Some areas have banned using copper to treat | | | | increases the effectiveness of the spas |
| water because if it does end up in the water | | | | filtration. It is better overall for your spa |
| shed it will kill fish and algae. | | | | pump to run for three to four hours at a time |
| | | | for two to three times per day as opposed to |
| Zinc and Sliver are another popular solution. | | | | running for thirty minutes at a time ten |
| I would just recommend sticking with the | | | | times per day. If your spa only runs for a |
| liquid based versions. You should never use | | | | short period of time it will not properly |
| anything directly in the filter area of the | | | | filter the spa water. |
| spa because you do not want the risk of | | | | |
| anything being sucked into the water pump. | | | | The bottom line is that yo want to be able to |
| | | | enjoy your spa for years to come. However |
| Ozone is another efficient choice for water | | | | like your car, regular maintenance can have a |
| treatment. It works by exposing ultra violet | | | | profound influence on that. If you maintain |
| light to air which forms an energetic | | | | your car, change the oil, replace the |
| oxidizer. It destroys algae, viruses and | | | | filters, rotate the tires, you stand a much |
| bacteria. Again you should know how to use | | | | better choice of enjoying your vehicle with |
| your system properly. Avoid over exposure to | | | | fewer unpleasant surprises. The same goes for |
| ozone while using the spa. No ozone bubbles | | | | your spa. |
| should be entering the spa during occupancy. | | | | |