Congratulations on your new Spa or Hot Tub and we are sure that it will give you hours of fun and enjoyment! To ensure that your tub is kept in tip-top condition and everyone using it is kept safe it will be necessary to test and treat the water. We are often asked why do I need to test for and what should I be measuring. Hopefully, the following guide will help:
You need to test the water ...
With all pools or hot tubs, one of the most important jobs is making sure that your water is regularly tested and safe to use. There are a number of parameters that can be measured including the disinfectant levels (usually chlorine or bromine), pH and alkalinity.
What is Alkalinity?
Alkalinity, normally referred to as total alkalinity, is the measurement of the alkaline salts (carbonat...
Chlorine is the most popular disinfectant used in swimming pools throughout the UK. The level of chlorine is dependent on your requirements and procedures laid down in your Pool Technical Operating Procedure (PTOP).
Once set, the chlorine level should be tested regularly and again, this should be specified in the PTOP but as a guideline, a minimum of three times a day would be recommended. ...
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