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Remember, chemical abuse is specifically not covered under the terms of the warranty.
Question: When I open my spa, I smell chlorine. How do I get rid of this smell?
Answer:There are two types of chlorine in your spa. The first is the Free Available Ch-
lorine, which is the chlorine available to sanitize your spa. This free Available Chlorine
does not have an odor. The second is Chloramine, which is residue from chlorine alre-
ady expended. Chloramines have a strong chlorine odor. The smell from Chloramines
can be eliminated by "shocking" the water. If you smell chlorine in the water, your spa
is reminding you to add a shock treatment.
Question: Why can't I fill my spa with soft water?
Answer: Soft water is essentially the same as regular water except that most or all of
the calcium has been replaced by sodium. Soft water may be corrosive to the heater
and other components. Replacement of spa components damaged by soft water is
extremely expensive.
Question: I am trying to reduce the number of chemicals to which my family is
exposed. Do I really need to use so many chemicals and in such large amounts?
Answer: While over-exposure to any chemical can be unhealthful, many low levels
of chemicals are effective and beneficial. In the case of spa water, the chemicals re-
commended in the Spa Water Maintenance program are needed to protect the user
from water-borne pathogens (disease-causing microbes) and to prevent corrosion of
spa components.
Question: Why isn't water chemistry damage covered by the warranty?
Answer: The chemical levels and water quality of the water in the spa are under your
direct control. With proper basic care, the spa will provide many years of hot water
relaxation. If you are unsure about any chemical or its usage in the spa, contact your
Authorized Dealer or Manufacturer.
WATER TERMINOLOGY
The following chemical terms are used in this Water Quality and Maintenance section.
Understanding their meaning will help you to better understand the water maintenance
process.
Bromamines: Compounds formed when bromine combines with nitrogen from body
oils, urine, perspiration, etc. Unlike chloramines, bromamines have no pungent odor
and are effective sanitizers.
Bromine: A halogen sanitizer (in the same chemical family as chlorine). Bromine is
commonly used in stick, tablet, or granular form. See the DO's and DON'Ts of Spa
Water Maintenance for additional information.
Calcium Hardness: The amount of dissolved calcium in the spa water. This should
be approximately 150-200 ppm. High levels of calcium can cause cloudy water and
scaling. Low levels can cause harm to the spa equipment.
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