Help me, algae grows in my spa!

All you need to know about spa maintenance

• Constraints :

• Water pollution is rising at a high speed

The water in the spa is more exposed to pollution than in the swimming pool because it is heavily used and is subject to agitation from bathers.

• The difficulty of maintenance because of hot water

Warm water is harder to maintain than cold water, but the chemical reactions in warm water are conducive to the proliferation of algae. The results are the rapid evaporation of water, the rapid development of scale and finally the proliferation of bacteria.

• What must be done to have clean and healthy water?

• Keeping a balanced pH

Having a balanced pH will make the water clear, healthy and always clean. This is the basic criterion to avoid algae formation. This balanced pH equals between 7.2 and 7.6.

If it exceeds the indicated level: it is basic.

If it is too low: it is acidic.

If the pH does not respect the prescribed level, it can cause discomfort to the skin and eyes. It will reduce the effectiveness of the disinfectant and will quickly lead to cloudy water. The equipment will quickly corrode and with the tank, it will scale.

• Doing a disinfection

It is important to use a disinfectant such as chlorine, bromine or active oxygen to achieve a clean and well-balanced water.

1. Chlorine: is an effective disinfectant that will maintain the quality of the spa water.
2. Bromine: is an odorless disinfectant that will continuously disinfect the water for a long period of time.
3. Active Oxygen: is a modern and effective disinfectant, providing clean and healthy water for a pleasant swim.

• Carry out an oil change every 3 months

An oil change every 3 months will maintain the quality of your spa. At the same time, new water is welcome for optimal use.

After draining, you should always remember to remove any deposits that have accumulated in the tank with a spa cleaner and to use a special drain cleaner. This will remove bacteria that have formed in the pipes.

Efficient control of algae

Despite attempts at disinfection, the water can still be subject to algae formation due to the heat. Outdoor spas are exposed to heavy pollution, which could also encourage algae growth.

The presence of algae will result in greenish water with slippery walls.

Methods for removing algae:

1. Check the pH and adjust it to the right level if necessary, using pH plus or pH minus.
2. Add disinfectant Plus.
3. Use a pipe cleaner.
4. Use a vacuum spa to remove pollutants
5. Replace the cartridge in your spa. the cartridge in your spa.
6. The disinfectant should be used several times a week, and the pipe cleaner once a month as a preventive measure.

Hope you need my advice. If you have any questions, please feel free to comment on the article.

Jade