Maintaining your spa
Weekly Maintenance - On a weekly basis we recommend that:
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The start up procedure (previous page) is repeated although now we are simply treating the water to burn off any flacked skin, hair and other debris that has found its way into the spa. To do this use Poppit Quick Fix at the rate of 30 grams per 1000 litres of spa water. Remember to run the filter for at least 4 hours BEFORE adding anything else. |
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Should also be repeated. Human skin does tend to reduce the alkalinity level in the water. Calcium levels should not need adjustment once they settle. |
| Step 3. |
Is to check the levels of Spa Poppit in the spa using either the simple eye dropper Poppit Test Kit or hydrogen peroxide test strips. The label instructions on Spa Poppit are very explicit as to rates to add, however as a guide the average use (Average is 2-3 people using the spa 2-3 times per week for up to 30 minutes), would require a top up of 500 mls (2 measure jugs) of Spa Poppit per 1000 litres of spa water to keep the spa well sanitised. Always ensure that Poppit Sanitiser level remains above 40 ppm. |
Please note that even if there has been no one in the spa it will still be necessary to add some Spa Poppit sanitiser because time and temperature will dissipate the levels.
Always Degrease the Pipes before Dumping Water
Before dumping the spa remove filter cartridges, then add 50 mls per 1000 litres of spa water of Poppit Spa Pipe Degreaser and run the blower for 20-30 minutes to clean out the pipes.
Always clean filter when water is dumped.
Changing Water
Completely empty the spa pool once the total dissolved solids (TDS) level exceeds 1000 ppm or every 6-8 weeks. Alternatively, replace 15% of the water every week.
After refilling the Spa use Start up procedure to re-start the Spa.
Replace the water any other time if:
- The spa pool is used often by large numbers of people and it becomes difficult to maintain disinfectant level.
- The water becomes cloudy and Poppit Quick Fix does not clear up the water:
- If algae or slime appears to be happening
- If algae is present, add half a sachet of each colour of Pool Poppit Algeacide into a bucket containing spa water and disolve. Pour into the spa and circulate for 8 - 12 hours, add 50 ml of Poppit Pipe Degreaser and remove filter cartidges. Circulate water for 30 minutes, turning blowers on and off several times. Dump water and wipe the inside of the spa with Poppit Pipe Degreaser (wearing gloves) and rinse the spa before refilling.
Water Temperature
Check the temperature regularly and maintain it at a suitable comfort level, usually from 28 degrees – 37 degrees C. Water temperature should certainly NOT exceed 40 degrees C.
A spa that is continuously heated will obviously use more Spa Poppit.
Spa pools should NOT be used:
- If the sanitiser level and or pH is not within recommended levels and the water is dirty or cloudy
- If the filtration unit or pumps are not operating correctly
- By persons who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- By person with open wounds or who feel unwell or are pregnant
- By persons who are immuno compromised
General rules for enjoying a spa
- Always keep your head above water
- Spend NO LONGER than 20 minutes in the spa at any one time
- Always supervise children using the spa
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