SPA-Article #5: How to Avoid: Hot Tub Rashes and “Itchy Skin”

If your hot tub water just doesn't "seem right", then consider these simple suggestions:

1. Regular and Routine Maintenance. 

          Add the proper dosages on a regular, routine basis. 

If you are unsure of how much and how often, bring us a pint sized sample of your hot tub water for free analysis. 

2. Test your hot tub water frequently!

Ideally this would be everyday, whether you use it or not.  

Testing is the best way to monitor what the water is doing OR NOT DOING! 

Instruction sheets for what to add and how often - need to be verified through testing – at home and here at PoolCo.

3. Keep your hot tub filters in tip top shape! 

Rinse weekly with just a garden hose.

Every 4-6 weeks chemically clean with SpaGuard Filter Cleaner.

Consider replacing filters if they are over a year old and have NOT been maintained (cleaned) properly.

4. Drain and Refill Tub Water as Often as Needed

This depends on:

• how well the hot tub is constructed, (filtration system)
• how many people use the hot tub,
• how often and how long it is used

BioGuard Stow Away 

Clean your cover with Stow Away whenever you drain, clean & refill your spa or hot tub. 

(Remember the underside of the cover does not come in direct contact with the chemically sanitized hot tub water!)

Other great cleaning products:

SpaGuard Natural Spa Enzyme 

Eliminates oils before they collect at the waterline or clog the filter by converting them into carbon dioxide and other easy to remove compounds.

• Reduces unpleasant odors
• Improves water clarity
• Reduces scum-line buildup
• Helps keep spa water clear
  
  

  SpaGuard Cleaning Mitts

  
  

  

  Keep your spa clean with this innovative way to remove oil, dirt and waterline deposits on all spa surfaces.
  
  

  • Pretreated with powerful cleaner
  • Gentle, no scratch mitt surface
  • Keeps spa surfaces sparkling and smooth
  • Can be used on patio/pool furniture, bath tubs, shower surrounds and sinks
  • Effectively  removes scale, dirt, oil, scum, and waterline buildup around the spa surface
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

How Do I Know If My Hot Tub Has a Leak?- Hot Tub Tips by James

LEAK DETECTION

　

Leaks can occur if your hot tub has been winterized improperly, pipes can freeze and crack. (Which is why we don't recommend ever winterizing any hot tub.)

Leaks can also occur if the hot tub water has been left chemically unbalanced over a long period of time, causing the glue around the fittings to deteriorate. This can be difficult to find, so here are some tips for you.

　

Inspect the drain cap…is it leaking?

Check the equipment compartment to determine if it is wet inside.

Check around the light lens. It could be cracked or the silicone may be deteriorated.

A check valve may be broken and leaking. The ozone unit has a check valve and also determine if an air intake valve is leaking.

Check the pumps, seals will erode over a period of time and will need to be replaced.

If the cabinet is dry and you find no leaks inside then you can move on and try these next steps:

Remove the pillows and filters from the hottub.

Fill the tub full of water and add 1-2 pints of Blue Dye to the water.

Power up the hottub and let the jet pumps run on high for at least 2 hours.

Afterwards drain the hottub.

Remove the side panel or panels.

Check for wet insulation and follow the trail of Blue Dye to find the leak.