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.
‘Tiers’ the season to stay at home and enjoy your inflatable hot tub
Staying at home to stay safe has become the new norm for many, and with this we have seen a steep rise in the number of people opting to try inflatable hot tubs for the first time.
Getting down to the bone about calcium hardness levels – hot tub.
It will probably come as no surprise that your hot tub has an optimal calcium hardness range to help achieve peak performance of your spa. The ideal total hardness range if you have an acrylic finish is 100 – 250ppm or 250 – 450ppm if you have a plastic finish, anything above or below these optimal ranges will need your attention.
The unsightly ring of grime in hot tub water.
Tackling a recurring ring of grime or brown scum around the water level of your hot tub and spa doesn’t have to be a problem you simply put up with. This soapy-discoloured hot tub water and off-putting layer of grime is something that the SpaChem team can help you solve and prevent happening in the first place.
Keeping your hot tub and spa filters safe.
By looking after the filter in your hot tub or spa, you are helping to make sure it runs more efficiently, you use less water treatment chemicals and you increase the life-cycle of the filter itself.
Consequences of Not Using BPR Products
Should a manufacturer, distributor, or retailer that sells biocidal products don’t comply with BPR regulations, then the United Kingdom by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) can assess hefty fines on the violator, and it doesn’t stop there. The violator chain goes up through the manufacturer to the distributor to the retailer that provides the non-BPR-regulated products.
Biocidal Product Regulation for Hot Tubs
There are some differences in BPR for hot tubs vs. pools, but not many. The most considerable difference between biocidal product regulation for hot tubs vs. any other water body is in the concentration levels.
The Different Types of Biocidal Product Regulations
There are five different types of biocidal product authorisations you can apply for and receive. You must meet at least one of the alternative processes below to have the biocidal products on a marketplace site.
What Are Biocidal Product Regulations (BPR)?
It is the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) that determines and regulates biocide products (Article 95) in the United Kingdom, EU, and Switzerland. ECHA decides if the biocidal products you’re offering on the marketplace has all the active substances needed.