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TOTALALKALINITY
Total alkalinity is the amount of Carbonate, Bicarbonate and Hydroxyl
ions in the water. TA (total alkalinity) affects and buffers the pH of the
water. With high TA above 160, pH resists adjustment. With low TA
below 130, pH is unstable and difficult to keep in the ideal range. Proper
TAlevels allow other chemicals to work at their optimum.
FOAM INHIBITOR
Soap residue from a bather's body, hair, and swimsuit combined with
rapid circulation of spa water may eventually cause foaming in your spa.
Foam inhibitors will suppress foam but cannot remove soap from water.
When foaming occurs, a shock treatment can oxidize the soap in your
water and help prevent this condition. If foam remains a problem,
change the water.
FOR A SIMPLE WEEKLYWATER CHEMISTRYSCHEDULE,
PLEASE SEE THE STICKER LOCATED ON THE INSIDE OF YOUR
SKIMMER LID.