Hot Tub/Spa Maintenance Guide

Hot Tub/Spa Maintenance Guide

At 1st Direct Pools, we understand the importance of regularly maintaining your hot tub/spa. This is why - we have put together a list of useful checks to help you get the most from your hot tub.

Daily Maintenance:

1. Test your water chemistry using either Test Strips or a Test Kits with DPD1 and Phenol Red test tablets.

• Check chlorine/bromine levels and adjust if necessary

(Chlorine: 2.0 5.0ppm)

(Bromine: 4.0 6.0ppm)

• Check pH levels and adjust if necessary (ideal level is between 7.4 7.6)

2. Clean waterline with our especially form product Pool Clean.

NB: This product is formulated with a low percentage of hydrochloric acid so please avoid all metal surfaces however this product is very effective for removing lime scale etc.

Weekly Maintenance:

1. Weekly shock treatment can help prevent water problems. You can use either:

• Non-Chlorine Shock Granules
• Granular Shock

NB: Both products are compatible with Chlorine and Bromine.

2. Add No Foam to help control foaming if necessary.
3. Add Spa Sparkle to keep the water crystal clear if necessary.
4. Add Stain & Scale Inhibitor where there is a build-up of hard calcium if necessary.
5. Hose down filters making sure you get in between each pleat.

Monthly Maintenance:

1. Give filter cartridges a deep clean.

• Remove filter/s.
• Hose down thoroughly.
• Allow filter/s to soak in a bucket of Filter Cartridge Cleaner for 24 hours then dry completely.

NB: Whilst this filter/s are soaking put your replacement filter/s into the spa.

Periodic Maintenance (Every 6 -12 weeks depending on use):

1. Add Swirl Away to clean spa and pipes.

• Remove filter/s.
• Pour 235ml Swirl Away into the spa before draining.
• Turn pump on at a high speed for one hour with air controls closed.
• Drain spa.

2. Refill the spa and add chemicals as normal.

To help you with your hot tub/spa maintenance we have put together an essential range of products. Why not browse our Hot Tub Chemical section on our website and get hold of quality and affordable products.