2.Water should be circulating before you take your sample. If the pump has been off, turn it on for a few minutes. If you are using a test kit rinse the sample vial 2 or 3 times with the spa water before you take your sample. Sample the water from 46 cm (18”) below the water surface. If you are using test strips they should be immersed to a depth of 46 cm (18”) and then swirled three times. Follow the manufacturers directions carefully when performing your water test with either the test strips or the test kit.
3.The ideal range for proper water maintenance is as fol- lows:
BROMINE | 3.0 | - 5.0 | ppm |
CHLORINE | 1.0 | - 3.0 | ppm |
pH | 7.4 | - 7.6 | ppm |
ALKALINITY | 125 - 150 ppm | ||
4.Bromine (or Chlorine) levels need to be tested daily.
5.pH levels need to tested daily.
IMPORTANT
If your bromine (or chlorine) reading is above 6.0 you may obtain a false result when testing for pH. In this case, lower the chlorine or bromine before per- forming any other tests.
6.The water in your spa should be hard (bypass water sof- tener). If you suspect you have soft water, you may need a calcium increaser. Check with your local spa store.
7.Alkalinity levels need to be tested weekly.
8.Water testing should be done at home using test strips or an accurate test kit, or by taking your water to a spa or pool retail outlet and having them test your water sample (you should expect to pay a nominal fee for this service).
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