SpaBalancer water care can vary between different types of whirlpools. There are several factors that determine this: water volume, temperature and filtration. We distinguish between hard shell spas, inflatable spas / softubs and SwimSpas. Please refer to the dosage quantities according to your spa type.
SpaBalancer water care instructions
Instructions For Refilling
DAY 1
1) Fill your spa with water
2) Add SoftWater and UltraShock
3) Check pH value, adjust if over 8
DAY 2
1) If the water is clear and odourless, you can bathe from now on
2) Add Basic in the evening
3) Check pH value, adjust if over 8
DAY 3-6
1) Check pH value, adjust if above 8
2) After a bath, add 5ml of UltraShock per person into the water (at least 10ml per bath)
DAY 7
Check pH value and clean filter.
Note:
There should always be 0.3 mg/l UltraShock in the water during the first two weeks. Measure one day after adding.
Instructions Regular operation
- After a swim, add 5ml of UltraShock per person into the water (at least 10ml per bath)
- Once a week: Check pH value, clean the filter and add Basic and UltraShock
- Dose SoftWater monthly: 50ml/1000l and proportionally if you refill with water
- Every 6 months, at the latest every 12 months: Perform basic cleaning with SystemFlush and change the water
Note:
There should always be at least 3 hours between the addition of UltraShock and SpaBalancer Basic.
The dosing amounts for the different whirlpool types
Dosing Amount Hard Shell Spas
Basic amount per week
UltraShock amount per week
SoftWater Quantity (Only for new filling)
Dosing Amount Inflatable Spas / Softubs
Basic amount per week (spread addition over 2 days)
UltraShock amount per week
SoftWater Quantity (Only for new filling)
Dosing Amount Swimspas
Basic amount per week
UltraShock amount per week
SoftWater Quantity (Only for new filling)
General Information about disinfection, limestone, pH value and filter cleaning
Disinfection
SpaBalancer Basic encapsulates bacteria and dirt. The filters help you to remove the encapsulations from the pool. UltraShock is especially effective against biofilms and kills bacteria, viruses and fungi.
Important:
During the first 2 weeks there should always be at least 0.3 mg/l UltraShock in the water. Measure the day after the addition. If your water becomes cloudy, the UltraShock dosage must be increased again so that 0.3 mg/l UltraShock is present in the water. Repeat this process until the water remains crystal clear and odourless during the regular weekly addition of UltraShock.
Limestone
The harder the water, the more lime it contains. If lime precipitates, it will settle on the shell and in the pipes. Then it is a basis for biofilms and makes water purification more difficult. Limestone precipitation is related to the pH of the water. This is why the pH value should always be between 6.5 and 7.8. With pH values above 8.0, lime precipitation can occur. Check the pH value 1-2 times a day for a new filling and once a week for regular use.
How do I regulate the pHv alue?
First measure the pH value. Then add about one tablespoon of pH-Minus to the water. Let the pumps run for about 5 minutes. Measure the pH value again 2 hours later. From the difference to the first measurement you can estimate how much pH reducer you still have to add to the water.
Please Note:
In the first few days, the pH value can quickly rise very high. In this case it may be necessary to adjust the pH value twice a day.
Filter cleaning
The filters collect suspended particles and the gel that SpaBalancer Basic forms by encapsulation. Without cleaning, the filters will clog and make water cleaning more difficult. The filters should be cleaned with a filter spray and filter cleaner, e.g. FilterClean Natural. When refilling, the filters should be cleaned 1-2 times a week. In regular operation one cleaning every 1-2 weeks is sufficient.