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WHY ARE CHEMICALS IMPORTANT IN A SWIM SPA
1. Evaporation:
As water evaporates, only pure water evaporates, leaving the
salts, minerals, metals, and any unused chemicals behind. Adding water adds
more salts, minerals, and metals. In time, the water can become saturated
with these dissolved solids and can cause stains or scale to form on the walls
of the swim spa or a scale build up inside the equipment. Colored or cloudy
water, and possible corrosion of plumbing and fittings may also occur.
2. Heat:
Heat causes evaporation to happen faster. Heat also causes certain
minerals and metals to precipitate out of solution.
3. Air:
Dust and airborne dirt particles are introduced into the swim spa.
4. Environment:
The environment surrounding the swim spa is also a
consideration. Watch for pollen, grass, sand, dirt, lawn fertilizer, dust
storms, insects, dogs, cats, etc.
5. Consider the human next:
In a heated swim spa, the average adult sweats
3 pints per hour. This person also brings in the swim spa surface dirt, soap,
body oils, deodorant, hair spray, hand and body lotion, perfume and cologne,
make up, lipstick, and suntan lotion. To this you can add spit, urine, bacteria
and virus germs from open sores or certain body parts. To this let’s add
spilled drinks, cigarette ash, and various play things. Now multiply this times
4 or 6 people in an average 2,500 gallon swim spa and then try to use the
water for a few months!
Remember:
The maintenance routines set forth in this manual may need to be adjusted
depending on how much the swim spa is being used.
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