Water Testing

Take advanatage of our Free Accurate,Computerized In-Store Water Testing. To collect your water sample, dip a clean glass or plastic 16oz container 18 inches deep, eliminate all air and put cap on while still under water. Temperature is a factor, so bring in the water sample as quickly after collection as possible.


Test Your Water

Testing your spa water on a regular basis is an important way to ensure that the water stays balanced. Test sanitizer every day that the spa is used and adjust as needed. Test pH at least weekly. Maintain water balance parameters as indicated below.

 

Brominating

Tablets

Brominating

Concentrate

Chlorinating

Concentrate

 pH

 7.2 – 7.6   7.2 – 7.6   7.2 – 7.6

 Total Alkalinity

 125 – 150 ppm   125 – 150 ppm   125 – 150 ppm

 Hardness

 100 – 200 ppm   100 – 200 ppm   100 – 200 ppm

 Chlorine

 n/a  n/a  3-5 ppm

 Bromine

 2 – 4 ppm  3 – 6 ppm  n/a

*Not applicable for spas using pH Anchor

If you experience problems with your spa water, take a water sample to your local Spa Essentials dealer for a complete water analysis. Based on this analysis, your dealer can recommend the Spa Essentials products you need to keep your spa looking and feeling great!


Prevent Problems With Regular Pool Testing

Regularly testing your pool water is the best way to prevent problems and keep your water in terrific shape. Test often and adjust the water balance as needed.

No matter what testing method you choose, test your pool water according to the schedule below.

   Twice Weekly  Monthly  Seasonally
 Sanitizer  X    
 pH  X    
 Total Alkalinity    X  
 Calcium Hardness    X  
 Chlorine Stabilizer      X