What is a pre-filter for a spa?
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What is a pre-filter for a spa?
This spa pre-filter works to remove up to 98% of heavy metals, as well as VOCs, TOCs, and other contaminants, allowing you to fill your spa from a variety of sources, such as city water, well water, hard or soft water.
What should I put in my hot tub when I first fill it up?
When a hot tub has been refilled, it is important to give the water a high dose of sanitiser. This can be done by adding 60g of chlorine granules per 1,500 litres of water to start the sanitation process and allow the level to drop to 3-5mg/l before using the hot tub.
What chemicals do I need to add to a freshly filled hot tub?
The chemicals you will need to start your hot tub include a pH increaser, pH decreaser, calcium hardness, a metal removal (if using water from rainwater tanks or bore) and a sanitiser.
How do I start my hot tub for the first time?
How to Start a Hot Tub in 12 Easy Steps
- Rinse and Drain. If you’re a new hot tub owner, you’re going to have to get used to the cleaning that comes with hot tub ownership.
- Turn off All Power.
- Clean the Empty Hot Tub.
- Install or Clean the Filter.
- Fill Your Hot Tub.
- Prime the Pump.
- Add the Start-Up Chemicals.
- Run the Pump.
Can you use well water to fill a hot tub?
The short answer is yes, you can – and it’s done every day all over America. Nearly 48 million people get their water from a private well, or 15% of the US population. That equates to nearly 1 million spa owners, using well water to fill a hot tub.
How do you get metals out of hot tub water?
Here’s what I discovered: To get rid of iron and other metals in your hot tub water, use a product designed to eliminate metals from water such as Spa Choice Metal Free Stain Remover. Iron in hot tub water can interact with chlorine and turn your hot tub water green, at least temporarily.
How long after filling hot tub can you use it?
12 to 24 hours
You may also want to wait a day to ensure that the chemicals in your water are balanced correctly and that any chlorine level is safe. Note that chlorine is not the only choice when it comes to a sanitizing chemical. Generally, you can expect to begin using your hot tub within 12 to 24 hours after filling.
What is clean screen pre filter?
Clean Screen Pre-Filter helps to remove organic contaminants and metals, including iron and copper, from your water, before it’s introduced into your hot tub. This filter helps prevent your water from turning green from excessive metals in the water.
When can I add chemicals to my hot tub after filling?
7. Add the Start-Up Chemicals. Now that your filters are clean and installed, your water is fresh, and your pump is primed, it’s finally time to add your start-up chemicals. Wait until your hot tub water reaches 80ºF (30ºC) before you add anything.
How soon can you use hot tub after adding chemicals?
30 minutes
Again, as a general rule of thumb, people should wait at least 30 minutes after adding chlorine before getting in the hot tub. Those who use bromine might have to wait a little while longer. Make sure the hot tub cover is off, allowing chemical vapors to escape.
What chemicals should I put in my hot tub for the first time?
What chemicals do I need for a hot tub start up?
This all-in-one kit includes all the essential items you will need to start up your hot tub, including:
- AquaChek 6in1 Test Strips (50 Strips)
- Granular pH Minus (2 lbs.)
- Granular pH Plus (1.5 lbs.)
- Granular Non-Chlorine Shock (2 lbs.)
- Liquid Prevent II (16 oz.)
- Granular Chlor-Aid (2 lbs.)
Can I use rainwater to fill my hot tub?
You can absolutely use a hot tub in the rain and a minimal amount of rainwater in your hot tub will not have a significantly negative impact on the pH in your hot tub.
Should I fill my hot tub with hard or soft water?
The ideal water for a hot tub would be neither too soft nor too hard, with a calcium hardness between 180ppm to 200ppm.
Can you over shock a hot tub?
The honest truth is that every hot tub owner has accidentally over-shocked their hot tub at least once. It happens from time to time and it’s not the end of the world. Try to keep it to a minimum, though, as it can damage your hot tub and actually harm your body, too.
Is it OK to fill hot tub with soft water?
Why is soft water bad for hot tubs? Never use soft water in your hot tub! If you do have to, you need to add something to increase the calcium hardness to prevent problems with your hot tub.
Do I need to shock a freshly filled hot tub?
A hot tub should not be shocked after refilling as the purpose of shock is to reactivate the sanitizer. When it has just been refilled, adding sanitizer is sufficient. It is only after it has been used for a week or a high frequency of usage that shocking becomes necessary.
