Are you having issues with your hot tub water? Perhaps skin irritation after going in the spa? Or is your water not quite right? It is extremely important to keep your pH levels between 7.2 and 7.8 - having pH levels that are higher than 7.8 or lower than 7.2 can cause problems not only for the hot tub but also for you!
The effects of a pH level which is too high (high calcium)
• Calcium build up
• Damage to pump seals and other components
• Marks and staining to the acrylic
• Dry, itchy skin and burning eyes
• Chlorine/bromine less effective and the need to use more
• Cloudy water
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Example of calcium build up on pump
The effects of a pH level which is too low (high acidity)
• Corrode metal components
•Dry, itcy skin and burning eyes
•Damages pump seals and other components
•Damage to the acrylic
•Chlorine/bromine less effective and the need to use more
Example low pH, rusting metal componentsIn order to avoid this it's important to use your pH test strips to check your pH levels on a regular basis, especially just before getting in.
Example of low pH and low alkalinty - this water has high acidity, pH increaser will be required to balance. .jpg)
In this example the Customer reported that the Hot Tub was leaking, on investigation it was the pump leaking and on stripping down the pump this is what we found - the Hot Tub is only 1 Year Old! If you do encounter a problem with high pH, use a pH Decreaser product to get it back within the correct range. If your pH is too low, use a pH Increaser product to raise the level.
Keeping your hot tub’s pH levels correct will create a more comfortable environment, help you avoid scale and calcium buildup, avoid warranty issues and help keep your hot tub equipment free of corrosion.
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