Peace says having a bromine floating around and treating the water when the spa is not in use can lead to damage, as spas only need the chemicals in the water once bathers use the spa or other contaminants enter the water. Excessive chemicals in the water can harm the acrylic surface of the spa and cause damage to the jets, heater elements, and the spa pump seals. “This system detects chlorine levels and only provides chlorine to the water when it is needed, ensuring the longevity of the spa,” says Peace. “As a company that refurbishes spas, we know how important it is for the life of the spa to have this unit controlling the water chemistry.”
Getting started
Using the new technology available in these salt chlorine generators for spas makes it easy to start selling and installing them at and for rental properties. These systems are offered as plug-and-play units, meaning any spa can be converted to a salt system. The control box plugs into an available 110-volt outlet and mounts to the side of the spa skirt, or on a nearby wall or post, and the electrode simply drapes into the hot tub’s filter area. If the filter area is too small to accommodate the electrode, it can simply drape over the side and into the spa water, where bathers can easily remove it when the spa is being used, and then replace it before covering. Some manufacturers even offer laminated signage that can be placed near the hot tub that tells spa guests to place the electrode on the hook on the wall when using the hot tub, then gently replace the electrode in the spa water after use.
Hot tub maintenance with a salt chlorine generator simply requires a pH adjustment once a week, as well as a monthly inspection of the cell to help prevent scale buildup. To control pH, use an available pH down or pH decreaser.
The trend toward having a hot tub at vacation rentals is on the rise. Now is the time for retailers and service professionals to offer salt chlorine generators for this ever-increasing number of spas, to help ensure that spa water is clean and clear between service visits, and to ensure renters have a positive review to leave after their visit.
Author
Terri Van Wagner is operations manager for ControlOMatic Inc., located in Grass Valley, California. With nearly 17 years of experience in sales and manufacturing, she currently oversees purchasing and inventory control for ControlOMatic. Van Wagner was brought in during the pandemic to combat supply chain shortages and source high-quality alternatives for hard-to-find components used in the company’s salt systems. Outside the office, she enjoys gardening, photography, hiking, family gatherings, and soaking in her hot tub.
