Specifications

5858585858

Answer: There are two types of chlorine in your spa. The first is the Free Available Chlorine, which is the chlorine available to sanitize

your spa. This available free chlorine does not have an odor. The second is Chloramine, which is residue from chlorine already

expended. Chloramines have a strong chlorine odor. The smell from Chloramines can be eliminated by “shocking” the water. If you

smell chlorine in the water, your spa is reminding you to add a shock treatment.

Question: Why can’t I fill my spa with soft water?

Answer: Soft water is essentially the same as regular water except that most or all of the calcium has been replaced by sodium. Soft water

may be corrosive to the heater and other components. Replacement of spa components damaged by soft water is extremely expensive.

Question: I am trying to reduce the number of chemicals to which my family is exposed. Do I really need to use so many chemicals

and in such large amounts?

Answer: While over-exposure to any chemical can be unhealthful, many low levels of chemicals are effective and beneficial. In the case

of spa water, the chemicals recommended in the Solana

Spa Water Maintenance program are needed to protect the user from water-

borne pathogens (disease-causing microbes) and to prevent corrosion of spa components.

Question: Why isn’t water chemistry damage covered by the warranty?

Answer: The chemical levels and water quality of the water in the spa are under your direct control. With proper basic care, the spa

will provide many years of hot water relaxation. If you are unsure about any chemical or its usage in the spa, contact your Authorized

Dealer or Watkins Manufacturing.

WATER TERMINOLOGY

The following chemical terms are used in this Water Quality and Maintenance section. Understanding their meaning will help you to

better understand the water maintenance process.

Bromamines: Compounds formed when bromine combines with nitrogen from body oils, urine, perspiration, etc. Unlike chloramines,

bromamines have no pungent odor and are effective sanitizers.

Bromine: A halogen sanitizer (in the same chemical family as chlorine). Bromine is commonly used in stick, tablet, or granular form.

See the DOs and DON’Ts of Spa Water Maintenance for additional information.

Calcium Hardness: The amount of dissolved calcium in the spa water. This should be approximately 100-150 ppm. High levels of

calcium can cause cloudy water and scaling. Low levels can cause harm to the spa equipment.

Chloramines: Compounds formed when chlorine combines with nitrogen from body oils, urine, perspiration, etc. Chloramines can

cause eye irritation as well as having a strong odor. Unlike bromamines, chloramines are weaker, slower sanitizers.