Being a responsible pool owner requires a considerable amount of work and is even recognised as a full time job in many spas. There are daily testings, weekly testings, biocide addition, cleaning filters and various other pool maintenance tasks to perform. These are all vital jobs to ensure the safety and comfort of your bathers and swimmers.
Water hardness, also known as Calcium Harness or Total Hardness, is the final part of the Water Balance Triad. You may know that it has an effect on your pool but today we will discuss how and why it is so important.
The best analogy for the effect that neglecting calcium levels has on a pool is one that refers to cars.
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In this post, we move on from pH to Total Alkalinity – the backbone of the Water Balancing Triad.
Total Alkalinity is the key to balancing your pH readings. You should have readings of between 80 – 120ppm (part per million) whenever you test your pool, spa or hot tub. By maintaining these level readings, you will maintain a stable pH and buffer out swings outside of the optimal 7.2 and 7.8 pH.
In many ways Total Alkalinity it similar to pH and how it runs from acidic to alkaline. Consider pH like a thermometer on a furnace thermostat.
Maintaining a clean and hygienic environment for your customers is vital to guarantee their comfort.
The ‘Water Balance Triad’ starts with the pH of your pool. The water used here should have a pH between 7.2 and 7.8. Ideally, your pool reading would be 7.4 which is the average pH of the human body. This reduces the risk of both skin and eye irritation.
So, you’ve filled your pool, added in the sanitiser and brought your pH, Total Alkalinity and Hardness levels to the ideal reading. Your pool is now perfectly balanced. However, as soon as you open the lid for use, this all goes down hill.
Today, in part 3 of our FAQ series, we are going to discuss bromine and why it makes an excellent alternative to chlorine.
Bromine is an effective sanitiser. Let us discuss the different advantages and disadvantages to help you make the most informed choice.
In the second part of our SpaChem ™ FAQ series, we will discuss chlorine – the most popular water treatment biocide available.
Chlorine is an excellent sanitiser which has both advantages and disadvantages when it comes to pool, hot tub and spa use. Below we have listed some of the key factors to consider:
So far, we have discussed both pH, Total Alkalinity and how the two interact. This leads us on to our next subject – Calcium Hardness and it’s part in Water Balance.
All water has an intrinsic hardness to it. This refers to the amount of minerals, such as calcium and magnesium, which can be found dissolved into it. Here in the UK, you can find all levels of hardness from very soft through to very hard. Check with your utility supplier to find out the level of water hardness you have in your area and be aware that it can vary from postcode to postcode.
Here at SpaChem™, customer sanctification is our top priority. We aim to ensure that you not only enjoy your hot tub, spa or pool but also understand the ‘hows’ and ‘whys’ behind each of the products that you use.
From this drive, our SpaChem™ FAQ series was born. Here, we start off with the cornerstone of your water health and safety management plan – biocides.
Biofilm. A word that means so much to some and so little to most. For anyone outside of the janitorial or spa industry, this illusive word may have little meaning. So, in this post, we explore what biofilm is, how it can affect your appliances and how best to remove it.
Whether your hot tub is in your garden to relax in during the evenings or is part of your business, a cleaning routine is essential
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