Clearwater CH0018 Lay-Z-Spa Chemical Starter Kit for Hot Tub and Spa Water Treatment (Includes Chlorine, pH Minus, pH Plus, Foam Remover and Test Strips)

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This chemical helps prevent the buildup of scale and calcium on surfaces by neutralizing the metals and other trace minerals in your water. This is especially good to use if you've got hard water, as it can help prevent any nasty calcium deposits around your jet nozzles. There are common household alternatives to some spa chemicals which are usually much cheaper than the branded versions. For example, baking soda can be used to raise total alkalinity in your spa. I'll be sure to include these in this article whenever there's a chance to save some money. Kit manufacturers are of course not going to tell you this because they make more money if you buy their branded products (even when they're selling you the exact same chemical).

pH Decreaser. The pH level reflects how acidic or alkaline the water is. As evident from our research, hot tub owners are more likely to encounter too high pH levels (over 7.8) rather than too low (less than 7.2), so they will need a pH decreaser in a high volume bottle. Moreover, you will need a pH decreaser to balance high total Alkalinity (over 150 ppm). Foam remover: As its name suggests is aimed at removing foam from the hot tub’s water. Firstly, let’s figure out why you have to deal with foam. Foam appears due to two reasons: you either used toiletries such as sun lotion, deodorants, etc before using the spa or you did not rinse the hot tub parts (filter, shell) with water thoroughly after using chemicals. To prevent the water from foaming, we advise taking a shower before using the hot tub and rinsing the hot tub parts with water before refilling the hot tub. And that’s all, you won’t need a defoamer. This method is chemical-free and can be seen as a more natural way of reducing unwanted metal content. Chlorine tabs contain Trichlor which is acidic. This means your pH and alkalinity will reduce when using these tablets, so you'll need to adjust the chemicals in your spa more often to keep it balanced.

Frequently asked questions about hot tub starter kits

This pool chemical starter kit is the safest means of sanitising your hot tub without worrying about putting the excess in your pool. There are two ways you can put chlorine in the hot tub:

You can usually find the hardness of your local water supply online to get a rough idea of how much calcium you are likely to need. You can also buy a test kit just for hardness, or have your water tested at a pool supply store to find out the hardness of your exact water, which is probably more reliable than just guessing based on where you live.You need to test your pool water at least once a week. If there is heavy rainfall or many people use the pool, you’ll need to test the water more often.

Parts per million (ppm) is how chlorine is measured in. On average, chlorine levels should be between 1.5 and 3.0 ppm. 2. pH Minus According to the research of the American Academy of Pediatrics, kids are likely to have chlorine sensitivity. Symptoms include red eyes, breathing problems, chest tightness, wheezing, a stuffy or runny nose, and sneezing. Doctors recommend taking a shower to eliminate mild symptoms. There are also corticosteroid creams and antihistamines which can help deal with chlorine sensitivity but always consult with your pediatrician first [ 4]. After sanitizer, pH is one of the most important things to test in your water chemistry. All hot tub test strips will give you a visual pH reading. If you want a more accurate way to test your spa's pH level, you can invest in a liquid test kit. TA should not be higher than 150 ppm. It will lead to cloudy water and will make the sanitizer less effective. There is no TA decreaser to balance TA, so use a pH decreaser. Anything that enters the hot tub has its own pH level that alters the pH level of the hot tub. The polluting factors are fallen leaves, animals trespassing, dead skin etc.Hardness is pretty much a one-time setup thing; it doesn't really change between refills unless you add or remove water. Test Strips The main aspects of hot tub maintenance are associated with water balancing, sanitizing, and oxidizing. These complex terms mean simple things. Finally, use the foam remover to manage or prevent excess foam from the water. The test strips will help you balance the water levels and ensure the tub water is safe and hygienic. If pH is too high, it can lead to scale buildup and cloudy water. If pH is too low, you'll have acidic water that can corrode surfaces and equipment—which could become an expensive problem! Both can cause itchy or dry skin and burning eyes. Spa pH: the ideal range & how to maintain it In this article I'll show you exactly what chemicals to buy for your new hot tub (and exactly how to add chemicals to your hot tub for the first time) so that you don't end up wasting money on unnecessary products which you may never use.

You can get test strips for chlorine-based spas that are different from those needed for bromine-based systems, but these JNW Direct ones will read both. Heavy usage of your hot tub can add a large amount of dirt to your tub, resulting in constantly poor pH levels.

There is no sanitizer in a starter kit. Most of the sets don’t include a sanitizer ( chlorine or bromine). Sanitizing is an essential part of the hot tub maintenance routine and it is recommended to add sanitizers in the water after each hot tub use. Just want to know what you should buy? Jump to the product list. What is a hot tub chemical starter kit and why do I need one? Let’s jump right into information about hot tub chemicals so that you, as a customer, can be better informed. Hot tub chemicals basics