Spa Maintneance ~ Expert Pool & Spa, Inc.

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Spa maintenance is relatively easy for most residential spas. In general there are procedures you should perform on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. Maintenance should be adjusted according to bather load, spa usage and optional components installed on the spa like Ozonators and such.

Probably the most important factor in maintaining your spa is keeping the spa water chemistry properly balanced. For more information about your spa's water chemistry please visit the Chemistry link to the left. For more information about water chemistry in general please visit the Water Chemistry Section. For a chart of the proper Water Chemistry Levels visit the Water Testing Section.

The next step in spa maintenance is "Housekeeping" or cleaning. Vacuuming, spa cover maintenance and filter servicing include the more physical aspects of spa care. Draining and cleaning of the spa and the filter cartridge are essential to clean water and a more enjoyable spa experience.

We can divide the routine spa maintenance tasks into a few categories as follows:

Daily

	Check the water level in the spa on a daily basis. Not enough water can damage the spa and cause the pump to run dry. Too much water will not usually hurt the spa and it will simply spill over the side when a bather enters the spa.
	Test and Adjust the spa water chemistry. Testing at least once per week minimum is required. Maintain the Sanitizer, pH and Alkalinity levels correctly.
	Check for proper operation and circulation. Especially if your spa is operating outside and in the winter freezing months. Moving water will not freeze so circulation is critical for freeze prevention.
	Check for leaks
	Use the spa!

Weekly

	Shock Treat the water with 4-8 oz Oxy-Brite
	Add Spa Water Clarifier
	Add Spa Stain and Scale protectant
	Add Enzyme treatment
	Add a small amount of Foam-Out
	Test water at least once per week minimum
	Vacuum spa if needed
	Clean scum/water line around perimeter of spa
	Clean skimmer and pump baskets if so equipped
	Check spa and equipment for leaks

Monthly

	Remove and clean spa filter cartridge. Either a simple "spray out" or a chemical cleaning depending on spa usage
	Clean spa cover
	Test G.F.C.I. protected circuits on spa electrical service and also on any surrounding outside or local electrical circuits including outlets and breakers

Every Three Months

	Drain and clean the spa. Change spa water.
	Chemically clean the spa filter cartridge or exchange the cartridge with a clean reserve filter cartridge.
	Have a "spa party"!

A printable schedule can be found on the links to the left...

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