WHY CHEMICALS ARE IMPORTANT IN A SPA
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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 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 much quicker evaporation and also will cause minerals and
metals to precipitate out of solution.
3. Air: Dust and airborne dirt particles are introduced into the spa.
4. Environment: The environment surrounding the spa can also impact the
water quality. Items such as pollen, grass, sand, dirt, lawn fertilizer, airborne
dust, insects, leaves, and pets can all affect the water quality of the spa.
REMEMBER:
The maintenance routines set forth in this manual may need to be adjusted
depending on how much the spa is being used.
