Specifications

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su P P l e m e n t a l Wa t e r ma i n t e n a n c e

Proper water sanitation and mineral balance (pH control) are absolutely essential for a complete spa water maintenance program. Here

are three other popular water additives that are optional:

mi n e r a l D e p o s i t i n h ibitor s

As water evaporates from your spa and new water is added, the amount of dissolved minerals will increase. (Minimize evaporation by

keeping the cover on the spa whenever possible.) The spa water may eventually become “hard” (Calcium Hardness too high) enough to

damage the heater by calcifying its surface. Proper pH control can minimize this.

Normal soap build-up will require water replacement regularly enough that mineral deposits normally are not a problem.

Occasionally, high iron or copper content in the water may produce green or brown stains on the spa. A mineral deposit inhibitor may

help to reduce these metals.

NOTE: Well water may contain high concentrations of minerals. The use of a low water volume, extra-fine pore water filter (in-line pre-

filter such as the Clean Screen

™

pre-filter) will help to remove many of the larger particles during the filling of the spa. In-line pre-filters

can be purchased at your local Solana

Spa Dealer.

fo a m i n h ibito r s

Spa water requires changing due to the buildup of soap in the water. Typically, soap will cause the spa water to foam when the jets

are used. Soap is introduced into the spa water from two sources: users’ bodies, which retain a soap residual after showering, and

swimming apparel, which retains soap after washing.

Foam inhibitors can suppress foam, but cannot remove soap from the water. Soap is very difficult to remove from the water because

soap is not oxidized by any chemical added to the spa. Only ozone can oxidize soap.

Eventually the soap build-up in the water will be concentrated, resulting in an unclean feeling on the bather’s skin which is impossible

to remedy. When this occurs, it’s time to drain and refill the spa. Depending on the soap input, the water should last about 4 months

before needing to be drained.

OZONE (OPTIONAL)

The FreshWater

III high output ozone system is the only ozone purification system Watkins recommends in your Solana spa. The

FreshWater III ozone system utilizes Corona Discharge (CD) technology to produce a higher concentration of ozone than is produced

by competing ultraviolet light (UV) ozone systems.