Hot Tub Sanitizers
Hot tub sanitizers are one of the most important choices a hot tub owner can make. Essentially a sanitizer is the primary product that you will need to keep your hot tub spa clean.
There
are stand-alone systems that can be used on their own such as chlorine,
bromine or biguanide products. Co-dependent systems are those that
assist in cleaning the water, but do not have the ability to perform
all functions required for healthy water.
Stand-Alone Sanitizers
Chlorine recommended for spas is granulated chlorine (sodium dichlor).
All other types of chlorine are only for swimming pools.
Bromine tablets specifically made for spa use are an effective but expensive alternative to chlorine.
Biguanide
products are also available to clean the water. Biguanide sanitization
systems are not compatible with many other products on the market (i.e.
chlorine or bromine). For this reason, there are complete biguanide
product lines that include shock, testing strips, filter cleaner and
defoamers, to name a few.
Chlorine generators for
spas and hot tubs are also available. They are devices that transform
salt into chlorine to sanitize the water.
Co-dependant Systems
Spa ozonators or ozone generators are units that change air to ozone
and release this natural bacteria destroyer into the spa's water.
Mineral purifiers are devices often with replaceable cartridges that use minerals to sanitize water.
Spa
ionizers or ionization systems are devices that electronically dispense
metallic ions. Ions naturally kill algae and other bacteria in water.
Hot
tubs and spas are more conducive to disease and germs as a result of
the very high temperatures and smaller water per person ratios. For
this reason it is imperative that regular testing and a cleaning regime
is followed to ensure the water is clean and balanced. Spa owners must
find a balance as using too many chemicals or too few can be
detrimental.
Spa owners should read equipment and
chemical manufacturer's directions carefully before dispensing any
products. Incompatible chemicals and sanitization systems can be
dangerous to you and your hot tub.
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