The cost of hot tubs is not something to be ignored, therefore,
another step in the spa hot tub purification process worth mentioning in
regards to preserving your hot tubs and spa's is something known as spa
shock. This is where you apply an abundant quantity of chlorine (sodium
dichlor) or non-chlorine shock (potassium monopersulfate or MPS) to
your hot tub and spa's water. Shock treatment is used simultaneously
with the sanitizers (which ever one you have chosen) to ensure that the
sanitizers are performing at their peak effectiveness. If problematic
chloramines are present, shocking converts them back to active chlorine
in the spa hot tub. If you are using bromine sanitizer in your spa hot
tub, shocking activates the bromide ion (which by itself has no
disinfecting capability), which makes the bromine the most effective it
possibly can be. This is all done to ensure clean and clear water by
breaking down organic waste components that have entered your spa hot
tub.
So how often should you shock your spa hot tub? It's a good idea to use the chlorine shock when you are filling your hot tubs and spa's with its first water fill. This is because it is a little bit stronger and it clears up any water problems right away. Even if you have chosen a non chlorine sanitizer out of preference (such as Cleanwater Blue or Nature2), it is okay to start off with the dichlor since it won’t stay as potent in your hot tubs and spa’s for very long. It’s just used to get rid of any unwanted contaminants that may be in the water even before use. If the hot tubs and spa’s cover is open, the jets are running, or the water is exposed to some sunlight, the chlorine will fade to be more tolerable for you. However, for periodic water maintenance, use the non-chlorine spa shock. This one is preferred since it has little to no odor. It’s a good idea to spa shock before and after any occasion where there will be more people using the spa hot tub than normal (i.e. a party), or when the spa hot tub hasn’t been used for a significant amount of time (contaminants tend to build up), or just whenever you’re doing your period water check for balance and sanitary inspections.
When applying spa shock to your spa hot tub it’s important to first let it dissolve in a safe plastic bucket outside of your hot tub. Then once it is dissolved in the bucket, you can slowly add it to your entire hot tubs and spa’s water supply. You do this because if added all at once directly into the spa hot tub, it has the potential for ruining the acrylic surface and the vinyl liner of your hot tub. Once again, you don’t want to jeopardize the physical components of your hot tub since the cost of hot tubs is significant.
Spa shock is a quick fix to a big problem. We all know the cost of hot tubs does not come cheap and contaminated water poses a threat to your health and the equipment that is a part of your spa hot tub. You will find it hard to enjoy your spa hot tub if the water is an abnormal color and it smells like something is wrong with it. Shocking only takes a couple of minutes and saves you a lot of problems in the future concerning your health and the health of your hot tubs and spa’s.
So how often should you shock your spa hot tub? It's a good idea to use the chlorine shock when you are filling your hot tubs and spa's with its first water fill. This is because it is a little bit stronger and it clears up any water problems right away. Even if you have chosen a non chlorine sanitizer out of preference (such as Cleanwater Blue or Nature2), it is okay to start off with the dichlor since it won’t stay as potent in your hot tubs and spa’s for very long. It’s just used to get rid of any unwanted contaminants that may be in the water even before use. If the hot tubs and spa’s cover is open, the jets are running, or the water is exposed to some sunlight, the chlorine will fade to be more tolerable for you. However, for periodic water maintenance, use the non-chlorine spa shock. This one is preferred since it has little to no odor. It’s a good idea to spa shock before and after any occasion where there will be more people using the spa hot tub than normal (i.e. a party), or when the spa hot tub hasn’t been used for a significant amount of time (contaminants tend to build up), or just whenever you’re doing your period water check for balance and sanitary inspections.
When applying spa shock to your spa hot tub it’s important to first let it dissolve in a safe plastic bucket outside of your hot tub. Then once it is dissolved in the bucket, you can slowly add it to your entire hot tubs and spa’s water supply. You do this because if added all at once directly into the spa hot tub, it has the potential for ruining the acrylic surface and the vinyl liner of your hot tub. Once again, you don’t want to jeopardize the physical components of your hot tub since the cost of hot tubs is significant.
Spa shock is a quick fix to a big problem. We all know the cost of hot tubs does not come cheap and contaminated water poses a threat to your health and the equipment that is a part of your spa hot tub. You will find it hard to enjoy your spa hot tub if the water is an abnormal color and it smells like something is wrong with it. Shocking only takes a couple of minutes and saves you a lot of problems in the future concerning your health and the health of your hot tubs and spa’s.
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