Hot Tub Maintenance: Keeping Chemicals Balanced
When it comes to keeping a hot tub safe for human use, it's vital to see the chemicals in the water well balanced at all times.
This includes maintaining a safe levels of chlorine, bromine, pH, hardness, and calcium. Unfortunately for many hot tub owners, this is easier said than done. However, these few tips should help even a new hot tub owner get things on track in no time.
Know When to Add Chemicals When test-strips indicate that a hot tub's chemicals are off balance, it's important that the chemicals be added at just the right time to ensure that they are probably absorbed into the water. Generally, the best time to add chemicals to a hot tub is in the early evening hours. Adding chemicals in the morning or early afternoon is generally advised against for outdoor hot tubs; that's because, during these times, the sun shines down on the hot tubs New York water and will evaporate chemicals before they have a chance to properly dissolve into the water.
Keep Covered When Not in Use Hot tub owners can also prolong the balance of their pool chemicals by simply keeping the hot tub properly covered when not in use. This is where having a quality, snug-fitting cover can make all the difference. How can covering a hot tub when not in use improve its chemical balance? Well, when a hot tub is uncovered, its more prone to evaporation of water from the sun and infiltration of outside debris, which can throw off the water's chemical levels. By keeping it covered, the chemicals in the water last longer and aren't thrown off by outside debris.
Invest in Quality Products Finally, the quality of the chemicals purchase can make a significant difference in the water balance. For example, buying cheap chlorine pucks and tossing them into the hot tub may help maintain chlorine/bromine levels in the short term, but will actually damage the liner of the hot tub and alter the water's composition in the long term. This is why it's always best to use the highest quality products (such as liquid chlorine), even if it means spending a little more money up front. Hot tubs are a great luxury for any New York homeowner to enjoy. To avoid frustration, however, it's important to keep these chemical balance and maintenance tips in mind.