Spa Equipment
Investing on spa equipment requires careful consideration so you can truly enjoy the real value for your money. From jets, pumps, lighting system, electric parts, spa equipment bases, and cleaning tools, and accessories all of these come with a considerable expense on your part, which generally means you need to have a better understanding on the proper maintenance care for your spa equipment and parts if you want to avoid making unnecessary expense for future repairs and part replacements. Generally, residential spa use and commercial salon and spa equipment have entirely different specifications since although they basically have the same function, the technical requirements and the frequency of use are not the same.
Most spa equipment today are made of fiberglass or acrylic materials, and both materials are known to be more prone to chipping and fading. In order to protect its finish, applying Fast Gloss before you add water can certainly prevent premature wear and tear and at the same time protect it fading if under the exposure of UV rays and adverse chemical reactions. It is also generally advisable to have your water source tested before using it for your spa. The great thing is, there are a number of water test strip kits readily available today, which means you longer need to hire professionals and simply do the testing for yourself. By maintaining the pH balance, calcium hardness and alkalinity of your water for your spa, you can avoid future problems such as corrosion, foaming and even scale buildup. For your day spa equipment, experts recommend that balanced water should range from 7.2 - 7.8 pH, 80-120 ppm of total alkalinity, calcium hardness of 150-400 ppm, and the water temperature should not me higher that 104 degrees Fahrenheit.
It is also advised to add sanitizers for your spa in order to effectively prevent the growth of bacteria in the water and along the nooks and crannies of your spa. Chlorine and bromine-based sanitizers are the commonly used chemicals for the maintenance care program for spas and are also usually complemented with regular mineral purification process in order to maintain the water clarity. Although most spas today are equipped with an ozonator that is known to release ozone in the water to effectively oxidize and reduce the presence of contaminants, it has proven to be not too stable and has a rather short life in jot water. This means, despite claims that your spa equipment has its own built-in purification system, you still need to regular treat it with bromine-based and chlorine-based sanitizers.
Like any other luxury item such as your car or a boat, you need to carefully provide adequate maintenance care if you truly want to look forward to fully enjoying the benefits of having a spa at the comforts of your own home. Your regular monthly cleaning routine should include replacement or cleaning of your spa filter and the thorough washing of the spa cover. You also need to keep in mind that while every soak at your spa conjures up a relaxing and rejuvenating experience, you also need to carefully follow all the important safety instructions as well. For one, young children should never be allowed to use the spa without adult supervision, drinking alcohol while using the spa should also be avoided, and you should limit to a minimum of 15 minutes for every spa use. Since you will be handling chemicals for your cleaning and maintenance care, be sure to diligently follow the instructions indicated on the product label, and also add chemicals to the water separately.
So now that you have a better idea on how to properly care for your spa equipment, you can have more confidence in looking forward to more wonderful time that you will spend in your own spa along with the rest of the family.