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Spa water testing

You need to add chemicals to keep the water free from bugs and bacteria which could live quite happily in your spa water. Bacteria needs little encouragement to flourish; a nice dark warm place is ideal, and where better than in the spa filter or pipework? Water is the most important part of your spa, indeed all the equipment is designed to either hold water, remove it, filter it or heat it, or if you take care of the water, it will take care of you.

In general you only need to carry out two simple tests on your spa water, total bromine (or free chlorine) and pH. These tests may be simple but that doesn't mean care should not be taken when carrying them out. The Ph and bromine or chlorine values should be checked daily, and adjusted necessarily before use. There are two other tests that could affect your spa water quality, alkalinity and calcium hardness. These can be tested accurately by your local pool shop on a regular basis or when a problem arises. The test strips Best Buy Pools offer will give you a rough idea whether the alkalinity and calcium hardness need attention.

When investing in a hot tub water test kit, it's important to choose the right one for the sanitiser you've decided to use. Test kits are clearly marked according to whether they are to be used with bromine or chlorine. In order to obtain accurate results, it is essential to closely follow the test kit manufacturer's instructions which is generally clearly marked on the outside of the container. Note the result and if necessary add adjustment chemicals as required. Should you obtain a result that you don't understand, take a sample of your spa water to your local pool shop who will test it and offer advice for your future spa maintenance routine.

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