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Maintenance
MAINTENANCE
Water Quality and Water Chemistry
Maintaining water quality and water chemistry in your spa is extremely important and should be a regular part of your spa
maintenance program, as a neglected spa can be a breeding place for dangerous bacteria.
The water quality of your spa is maintained by a combination of filtration and chemistry. The spa’s integral filter system
helps maintain the water cleanliness and clarity by trapping most solid materials such as body oils, hair, and other debris
resulting from normal use. However, the most important part of maintaining water chemistry is keeping the proper level of
disinfectant in the water at all times. This is accomplished by adding chlorine or bromine to the water, which will control
particles too small to be trapped by the filter, such as bacteria and algae, and will oxidize any organic materials. Follow
instructions provided here and with water quality products for the health and safety of spa users, as well as to make your
spa bathing as enjoyable as possible.
Filtration
The filtration system of your spa will keep your water
clear and clean if used properly. We recommend that you
run your filter system for at least two hours each day. The
filter cartridge elements will trap most solid materials and
debris in the water. However, the presence of materials
such as body oils or other particles which are too small to
be captured in the filters may bring about various undesir-
able water quality conditions. These conditions can be
corrected with the use of spa treatment chemicals which
are available from your Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath dealer.
Such conditions include the following:
Foaming:
A defoamer is available to minimize foaming
of the water. This condition is usually caused by the
addition of soaps or oils, or other fatty substances to the spa
water. The interaction of these with hot water, especially at
high pH (more alkali) will cause the water to foam. (See
Water Quality Definitions.)
Oil Film or Cloudy Water:
Add clarifier to congeal oil
film on the water surface into globules sufficiently large to
be trapped by the system’s filter. Cloudiness is caused by
particles that are too small to be trapped in the filter and is
also due to the presence of human body oils, lotions, and
cosmetics. After adding clarifiers, these materials will
accumulate on the filter element and clog its pores. The
addition of clarifier will make the water clearer, but clogged
filters must be cleaned as prescribed under the section
entitled “Filter Maintenance” in this manual.
Hard Water:
Add a de-mineralizer to break down or
de-ionize mineral particles present in the spa water.
Follow the “Filter Maintenance” procedure described in
this manual to ensure optimum performance of your spa’s
filtration system.
Water Chemistry
You can ensure better water chemistry by testing your
spa water every day and adjusting the chemical
balance frequently. Obtain a water quality test kit,
designed espe-