How often should I test the water quality and how do I do that?

How often should I test the water quality and how do I do that?

What significance does examining the water’s quality have? Let’s quickly go through the components we need to keep an eye on before creating a short list of action items to make it easier.

1. Sanitizer – Chlorine or Bromine must be checked. Levels should be as follows:
free chlorine – 3- 5 ppm
bromine – 4-6 ppm.

2. Alkalinity should be between 80-120ppm

3. The ph level for chlorine users should be around 7.2 – 7.6.and for bromine it should be around 7.0 – 7.4. Values below or above these ranges signify that the water is too alkaline or too acidic, respectively, both of which might impair the water’s quality, the efficacy of sanitizers, and could even cause damage to some hot tub components. Additionally, the water may irritate the eyes. Cloudy water can also result from high alkalinity.

4. Hard Water The quantity of calcium and magnesium found in a particular body of water is referred to as total hardness. 100 to 250 ppm is the optimal range. In cases where the water is too hard, scale may form and the water may appear cloudy. The water from the taps in the south east of the UK is hard. However soft water can damage the metal parts of your hot tub by drawing minerals from them.

5. (TDS) or Total Dissolved Solids. Over time, chemicals, minerals, and other soluble components can accumulate, leaving water looking dull and decreasing the efficiency of the chemicals used to keep the water clean. Regular testing should be done every few weeks, give or take, depending on how often you use the hot tub.

6. Check the clarity of the water and the foaming of the water visually.

7. Regular checks should be made on filters to ensure they are free of contaminants, dirt, sludge, and other solids.

Regular testing and treatment are undoubtedly easier and more time-efficient than waiting until the water quality deteriorates to the point where it is practically impossible to restore.

Reduce or eliminate sources of contamination, such as organic materials, suntan lotion, fake tan, make-up, contaminated bathing apparel detergent, soap, softener residue, shampoo, body oils, body dirt, bather load, filter maintenance, cosmetics, and food and drink spilled in or near the hot tub, in order to maintain the water’s quality. All of these increase the workload on the filters and lower the quality of the water you use to bathe in.

Practice strict hygiene (shower before bathing, etc.), prevent contamination from entering the water in the first place, and keep hair clean and out of the water.
Poor filtration through filthy, blocked, or subpar filters can result in milky or hazy water, foul odours, and a rapid decline in sanitizer levels. Invisible biofilm can also develop on fittings, inside pipes, and in other places. Not a pleasant place to bathe!

Water balance is the most important component in maximising the lifespan and aesthetic appeal of your hot tub and water. Your bathing experience will be improved by having the proper water balance, which prevents the water from creating scale or becoming corrosive. In order to maintain the hot tub shell, equipment, water quality, and to improve your hot tub experience, balanced water makes sure that the sanitizer works as effectively as possible.

We hope you found this information useful, and that the clear water will be an enticing part of your hot tub experience.