We filled our new whirlpool a week ago and started with a chlorine disinfection. Now I have become aware of their system. Would it be possible to use SpaBalancer now despite the chlorinated whirlpool water? Or should we wait three months until we change the water and then start using SpaBalancer in fresh water?
Answer:
You can certainly combine SpaBalancer with chlorine and do not have to change the water. The water care products SpaBalancer Basic and UltraShock can simply be added to chlorinated water.
However, if the water is more than four weeks old, we recommend changing the water. The reason for this is that when chlorine is used, chloramines are formed in the water. These can be irritating to the skin and harmful to health and are also suspected of being carcinogenic. For this reason, whirlpool water which has been disinfected with chlorine should be replaced after two to three months at the latest.
SpaBlancer UltraShock is able to destroy chloramines. However, more Ultrashock is needed for this than is specified in the water care instructions. In addition, you should have a measuring device with which you can measure the bound chlorine.