Do Sundance spas use chlorine?

Do Sundance spas use chlorine?

Your Sundance Spa is equipped with the ClearRay UV-C Water Purification System, so you are aiming to keep the Chlorine level at just 1ppm (light green on your test strip).

What chemicals do I add to hot tub?

To dose your hot tub ready for bather use, we advise using chlorine or bromine granules rather than tablets, which should be added only when your Hot Tubs pump is running. It is important to ensure your spa water is at a normal level of 3-5 parts per million (ppm) for free chlorine and 4-6 PPM for bromine before use.

When can I add chemicals to my hot tub after filling?

Add the Start-Up Chemicals Now that your filters are clean and installed, your water is fresh, and your pump is primed, it’s finally time to add your start-up chemicals. Wait until your hot tub water reaches 80ºF (30ºC) before you add anything. The heat helps the chemicals dissolve and incorporate into the water.

How do you maintain a Sundance spa?

Part of the cleaning process is hot tub filter maintenance. Rinse the filter weekly, spray with a cleaner monthly, and soak the filter in a chemical cleaner every three or four months. Sundance Spas of Edmonton does provide hot tub services that take care of cleaning, we have a gold service and a platinum service.

Should I Shock hot tub after filling?

After filling the hot tub with fresh water, or if the tub has heavy usage, you will want to use a chlorine shock. Shock is a sanitizer that kills living organisms, bacteria and other water contaminants. The downside to using chlorine is that you must wait at least eight hours before using the hot tub.

Why is my hot tub water cloudy and foamy?

Cloudy water or hot tub foam. Cloudy and foamy water may also indicate that your hot tub pH balance is off. Water with a pH greater than 7.8 parts per million has too much pH, while hot tub water with alkalinity higher than 120 pm is too alkaline. Either problem can lead to cloudiness.

What should be adjusted first alkalinity or pH?

You should test alkalinity first because it will buffer pH. Your reading should be in the range of 80 to 120 parts per million (ppm). If you need to increase the alkalinity, add an increaser.

How soon can you use hot tub after adding pH Plus?

After adding pH up to your hot tub, you should wait at least 2 hours before using your hot tub again. This is because you want the chemical to have time to work correctly and bring pH up for the water not to be overly acidic. The recommended pH level for your hot tub water is 7.

How long do Sundance Spas last?

How long does a Sundance spa last? Sundance Spas can last up to 20 years if properly maintained. Sundance Spas come with a warranty that covers five years on parts and labor and 10 years on the shell.

What does Flo mean on Sundance spa?

Flow Switch
FLO. Stands for Flow Switch. Means that the flow switch is malfunctioning or the flow of water is being inhibited. The heater is deactivated and filter/circulation may be deactivated, also. Check for clogged filter and proper water levels in the hot tub.