Do's And Don'ts Of Water Chemistry - Laguna Bay Spas Spa Owner's Manual

Water Chemistry Basics
In short, more water used by more people
for more hours means more
chemicals. Whether you use the spa or not, you should test your water twice
a week. Regularly testing water allows you to make adjustments before levels
are out of control. When it comes to chemicals, more is not better. Adding
chemicals changes the pH, changes in the pH changes the way the chemicals
react. The addition of too many chemicals makes the problem worse making
your only option to drain the spa and start over.
Ozone Generators
Your spa may have come with an optional ozonator which will do a good job
at killing bacteria and oxygenating water, but it will not sanitize the water. You
must use bromine in tandem with the Ozone generator. The Ozone generator
is designed to make chemicals more efficient and water chemistry maintenance
easier. Ozone is a gas that oxidizes contaminants and disinfects bacteria. The
ozone generator injects ozone while the water is in the plumbing before it comes
through the jets and into the spa.
Chlorine Generators
Your spa may have come with an optional salt system, also known as a chlorine
generator. This system is designed to maintain water chemistry by converting
salt into the sanitizer without the use of bromine and shock. Since the system
does not create any residual chlorine, water testing will not provide an accurate
assessment of sanitation levels. Test strips should be used to maintain adequate
levels of alkalinity, pH and water hardness.
DO:
Wash your hands after handling chemicals.
In case of accidental contact,
follow the emergency advice on the product label. If a doctor is needed, take
chemical containers with you to the hospital so the substances can be identified.
Clean up spilled chemicals immediately using water from a water hose. Saturate
the surrounding area thoroughly, especially areas used by children and pets to
ensure safety.
Keep chemicals in their original container
with the lid replaced properly after
using. Keep chemicals closed when not in use..
Keep chemicals away from children and pets.
Allow a responsible person to
handle spa chemicals; use care when handling chemicals.
Store chemicals in a cool, dry, well ventilated place.
Don't:
Add chemicals when the water temperature is below 80ºF
Smoke when adding chemicals.
Some of the chemicals used to maintain water
chemistry are highly flammable and smoking while adding chemicals can lead to
serious injury.
Store chemicals in the spa cabinet
or anywhere they are exposed to extreme
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