Yes. It is most important to carry out chemical maintenance of your hot tub. This is necessary to keep your water protected from bacteria, to keep your water clear and comfortable and to protect your investment in your spa and equipment. Correct pH, calcium hardness and sanitiser levels must be maintained at all times but these are very simple and easy to maintain.

What chemicals do I use?

Home Counties carry a complete range of spa/hot tub chemicals and will be pleased to advise you and discuss the most suitable method for your spa/hot tub. Please call us for a very comprehensive booklet on our spa/hot tub chemical range.

Do I have to use Chlorine?

No. There are other sanitisers such as Bromine, Active Oxygen available. Please call us to discuss the various options.

How often should I change the spa/hot tub water?

Regular draining and refilling is a normal part of spa maintenance. Over time, the water absorbs and dissolves minerals, chemicals and other soluble materials. This leads to an increase in the Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) level which in turn leads to dull lifeless looking water, reduced chemical efficiency and generally a spa/hot tub that is problematic and difficult to maintain. As a general guide, you can use the formula below to determine how often your spa should be drained and refilled:

Spa/Hot Tub litres ÷ daily bathers ÷ 12 = days between draining & refilling

We will be happy to advise you on this if you call us.

What other maintenance do I have to do to keep the water good?

Regular cleaning of your filter cartridge/s is essential using a filter specially formulated to clean out grease etc to ensure your filtration works efficiently. It is worth having a spare filter cartridge so that after cleaning, a cartridge can be dried completely to tighten the cartridge material.

How often should I test my spa/hot tub water?

Ideally, the water should be tested daily.