Owners manual
Water Chemistry Basics
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Remove the lter basket assembly and lter. Before adding chemicals, make
sure all pumps are operable. Check to be sure all jets and air valves are open. Be
certain the diverter valves are in the center position allowing even circulation
through all sections of the spa.
With all pumps on low speed, add 2.5 ounces of sodium dichlor for every 100
gallons of water in the spa. For example, if there are 400 gallons of water in your
spa, add 10 ounces of sodium dichlor. Aer all the sodium Di-Chlor has been
added turn all pumps on their highest speed and allow the water to circulate for
one hour. Do not replace the cover over the spa during decontamination. Never
leave the spa unattended while it is uncovered.
Aer allowing the spa to run for one hour, turn the GFCI o and drain the spa.
Follow the procedure to rell the spa and add chemicals as needed for proper
water chemistry.
Common Sense Water Chemistry
Without chemicals, the warm water in your spa is the perfect environment for
germs, bacteria and other living organisms. Chemicals added to your spa water
are utilized as they destroy the bacteria from dead skin cells, sweat and other
body uids. Consistent addition of sanitizers kept at constant levels keep your
water clear and safe to use. e water in your Home & Garden Spa and your
lter should be replaced every 3 months.
What is required to maintain proper water chemistry is dierent in every
spa and for every spa user. Your water chemistry changes constantly. When it’s
warm outside, chemicals evaporate faster than when the weather is cold. Using
the spa once a day will require more chemicals than using the spa once a week.
What it takes to balance your water chemistry in January will be dierent than
what it takes in July.
e major considerations in water chemistry are:
• e number of gallons of water in the spa
• e number of people using the spa
• e number of hours the spa is being used
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