Fortunately, when it comes to spa care maintenance, there is not much work to be done to the equipment itself. Filters requires their own care and dedication, so they perform their function adequately and last as long as possible. Further, spa salt cell generators do need to have their cells replaced or cleaned at least yearly to keep producing chlorine. Since spa generators do not have as much output as a generator for a pool—a vinegar solution, or even some spa filter cleaning solutions should be sufficient to clean the plates of the generator. As always, preventing any type of buildups, such as scale, is key to ensuring the life of the spa equipment—and generating cells are no exception either. Adding borate to spa water can help extend the life of those components as well.
It is very important to provide a chemical treatment that is specific to spas with salt chorine generators, the spa water temperature, and the use and bather load. Using one or more of the tips above will assure satisfaction for all parties involved. Training staff and clients on the differences in spa water treatment in spas, compared to swim spas with salt chlorine generators is key to the clients’ long-term satisfaction with to a spa.
Pro tips for service providers
To ensure the overall wellness of the clients’ hot tubs, the following are a few tips for service professionals to keep in mind.
Service tip #1
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends checking and adjusting hot tub chemicals every hour when bather load is high to make sure chlorine is at 2 to 4 ppm and the pH level is 7.2 to 7.8. In the case of bromine, the sanitizer levels should be between 4 and 6 ppm.
