Activeforever Spa2Go Portable Spa (Blue) User Manual

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SPA WATER TESTING

1.

PH is an important element to proper spa maintenance. This is

the reading that determines if your spa water is acidic or
alkaline. The ideal pH for spas is between 7.2 and 7.6.

• If the pH is below 7.6, your water is acidic which may

result in dissolving metal equipment. Low pH also
creates eye and skin irritation and is accompanied by a
strong chlorine odor.

• If the pH is above 7.6, your water is alkaline which may

result in calcium or scale deposits forming on the spa
finish or equipment. High pH also creates eye and skin
irritation.

2.

Available Bromine is another important element to proper spa

maintenance. The bromine level must be between 2 and 4 ppm
(parts per million) at all times to prevent bacteria or algae
growth in the spa. The effectiveness of the bromine is directly
related to the level of pH. Therefore, it is important that both
these readings be taken on a daily basis and adjusted
accordingly.

3.

Total Alkalinity is the amount of alkaline or base materials in

the spa water. These materials act as a buffer in the water and
should be kept at a level of 80 to 140 ppm. If the total
alkalinity drops below 100 ppm, the water has little buffering
capacity; therefore the pH will be very susceptible to change.
If total alkalinity is above 150 ppm, the opposite will occur and
the pH will be very difficult to change. Therefore, a large
amount of acidic material would be needed to change the pH.

GUIDE TO SPA MAINTENANCE

ABOUT YOUR SPA


Welcome to the relaxing enjoyment of your own spa. As
suppliers of the Spa Care line of spa chemicals, we want to
make sure you are fully aware of the needs of your spa in order
to enjoy all the benefits from it. A few things to keep in mind!

1.

Your spa is not a small pool. The gallons being much

less mean the affect of people on the water is much
greater. 4 people in a 400gallon spa are equal to 200
people in a 20,000-gallon swimming pool. The
temperatures are much warmer in a spa creating
additional perspiration and the shedding of soap, oils,
deodorants, and other body substances into the water.
Therefore a spa must be treated properly with it’s own
special requirements in mind.

2.

Make sure you read and follow the manufacturers

recommended guidelines for the use of all spa
equipment.

3.

DO NOT HEAT SPA OVER 104 AS THIS MAY

CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE SPA AND COULD BE
HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH. Keep a
thermometer in the spa at all times to regulate
temperature.

4.

Test your spa water on a daily basis following the

manufacturer’s directions for use on the test kit being
used. It is particularly important to check pH and
available bromine.

5.

KEEP ALL CHEMICALS OUT OF REACH OF

CHILDREN AND IN A COOL DRY AREA.


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