{"id":355,"date":"2021-05-03T06:47:59","date_gmt":"2021-05-03T06:47:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/portal.familyleisurenashville.com\/?p=355"},"modified":"2021-05-26T15:51:56","modified_gmt":"2021-05-26T15:51:56","slug":"abcs-of-spa-maintenance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/portal.familyleisurenashville.com\/?p=355","title":{"rendered":"ABC’s of Spa Maintenance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

INITIAL FILL UP OF SPA:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Metal Gon or Metal Control is a mineral sequestering agent.  Add 8 ounces (if necessary) per 500 gallons of water to remove minerals such as iron, copper & manganese. *normally added when source is hard water.<\/li>
  2. Test Alkalinity & pH using your test strips and adjust if necessary
    • Alkalinity should be between 80 \u2013 120 parts per million (ppm)<\/li>
    • Alkalinity can be raised by adding baking soda as well as Spa Up<\/li>
    • pH of water should be between 7.2 \u2013 7.6 (FYI: pH = percent hydrogen)<\/li>
    • Adjust pH using Spa Up or Spa Down if necessary.<\/li>
    • Add Spa Up or Spa Down one ounce at a time, and allow 60 minutes for water to circulate before re-testing and adding more.<\/li><\/ul><\/li>
    • Add one tablespoon of chlorine granules (Spa 56), or 2 Bromine tablets.<\/li>
    • Test water hardness, if low add calcium booster 1oz retest after 60 minutes (calcium hardness is CH on test strip)<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      NOTE: <\/strong>Do Not add chemicals all at once – Will cause foaming. Allow time for chemicals to adjust to water balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      WEEKLY CHEMICAL MAINTENANCE:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      1. Test pH and Alkalinity levels and adjust if necessary.<\/li>
      2. Add 1 tablespoon of Chlorine granules (Spa 56) or Bromine tablets.<\/li>
      3. Add Renew, or spa oxy shock which is a non-chlorine shock.  Add 2 tablespoons per 500 gallons.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        NOTE:<\/strong> Add Chlorine & Shock on different days for maximum effectiveness, and to reduce foam. (Add Chlorine on Mondays, and Renew on Fridays for example)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        An Ozone system will negatively affect the chlorine or bromine reading on a test strip. Do Not add more than recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        MONTHLY AND QUARTERLY MAINTENANCE:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        CLEAN FILTERS<\/strong>:        <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        • Filters can usually be cleaned simply by spraying with hose. <\/li>
        • Optional ways to clean would be to soak filter in filter cleaner or white distilled vinegar for 2 hours and allow to dry, Filters can be placed in dishwasher, however, do not use detergent, and do not use dry cycle that could melt the ends of the filter.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          The Nature 2 system, or Spa Frog, should be replaced every 3-4 months<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          DRAIN AND REFILL SPA EVERY 3-4 MONTHS<\/strong>
          –<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          • Turn heat down on spa and use breaker to turn power to spa off.<\/li>
          • Most spas have a drain.  Simply use this or attach hose to this to drain spa.<\/li>
          • If spa does not have drain, use hose or pump to siphon water.<\/li>
          • Clean spa shell using mild soap and water.  Avoid using any abrasive cleaner that can scratch    the finish of spa.<\/li>
          • Refill and turn power on (Make sure spa is full before turning power on.)<\/li>
          • With spa running, set temperature and filtration cycles.<\/li>
          • Repeat steps for Initial fill up of spa (SEE ABOVE).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                        <\/strong>* ALWAYS REFILL SPA THRU FILTER TO AVOID ANY AIR LOCKS *<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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