Spa Hot Tub & Pool Blog
Here at SpaChem we know that imparting our knowledge to customers to support them in managing their spa & hot tub effectively, pays testament to our company values.
Within our blog section, your see a varying amount of articles covers such a wide range of topics from Chlorine Vs Bromine, Chlorine Dioxide, Chlorogene T25, and its effective water management application, a wide range of topics on pH water balancing, Total Alkalinity the buffer for your pH, BPR – Biocidal Product Regulations, Hot Tubs Chemicals and so many more topics.
We are on a weekly basis updating our blogs and our FAQ section to be able to enhance our customer’s journey and for them to confidently manage their hot tub. If by any chance there’s a section currently not covered and you would like us to put together a blog that covers your area of concern please drop us an email.
When did the BPR Regulations come into force?
In 2007 when regulations came into force regarding different varieties, materials, sanitising agents, and chemicals, REACH was formed. REACH stands for Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals. REACH adherence was necessary for all chemical substances used for industrial processes, including cleaning and sanitising.
A Complete Guide to Biocidal Product Regulation (BPR) Compliance
BPR Part One: Almost all hot tubs and pool owners understand the importance of using chemicals that sanitise, such chemicals as Bromine or Bromine compounds & Chlorine or Chlorine compounds which protect humans from harmful organisms in their hot tubs or pools.
Autumn hot tubs; the best season to enjoy your spa
As Autumn is officially upon us, the team at SpaChem have put together the following checklist to help ensure your hot tub and spa stay in perfect condition for the change in the season.
Sanitisers: Chlorine vs Bromine – Which One Should You Use?
When everyone talks about sanitisers for their hot tubs and a varying range of hot tubs at that, the default conversation is centred around chlorine, but what about the alternative chemicals that are available to create crystal clear spa water and not forgetting swimming pool too who can also use bromine?
Chlorine Tablets vs Granules – The Great Showdown
Today, we are going to take a deep-dive into chlorine looking at usage, effectiveness, cost, and safety to help you find the perfect solution for your hot tub.
My hot tub water is yellow, can you help?
I’m sure you would all agree, the only yellow thing that we want to see in a hot tub is a floating rubber duck. If your hot tub water is on the yellow colour spectrum one of our water management experts has put together the following guide for you.
High pH and alkalinity in your hot tub
Getting the correct levels of pH and alkalinity in your hot tub may never cause you a problem. However, sometimes creating the correct relationship between the two can be a confusing balancing act, and indeed a question that we have been asked many times.
My Hot Tub Water Is Green – What Do I Do?
Green hot tub water is commonly caused by a simple, non-flowering aquatic plant. Ok, that’s just a nicer way of saying that its highly probable that you have algae in your water after all, algae love to grow under the cover of your hot tub in the dark yet warm water environment.