Articles by J JA premier quality American Jacuzzi style Hot Tub is a major investment in your lifestyle.
This is a substantial purchase which might rank third after other substantial purchases like a house or a flat and a motor car.
In order to ensure that your investment in a new life style provides many years of reliable service, it is of course essential that you have a regular schedule of simple but well planned maintenance. That way you will get the best value for your money. There are many simple routine actions that you will need to perform, some more often than others.
I have set out below a few ideas of routine maintenance that one might consider using as a planning guide for maintaining your very own Jacuzzi style Hot Tub.
Daily Water Maintenance
The routine key to daily maintenance is to keep the water in the Hot Tub in tip-top condition. There are three prime functions which are important for ensuring the water in your Jacuzzi is kept crystal clear.
The first action is to carry out a simple check on the sanitizer levels by using Jacuzzi test strips.
These test strips are relatively inexpensive and easily available but one must ensure that you use the correct ones for the chemicals that are being used. By using these strips which is very simple you will be able to see if you need to increase the bromine or the chlorine in the water depending of course on which sanitizer chemical you are using.
I personally prefer bromine as a sanitizer for a couple of reasons.
One of them which, for me, is the deciding factor is that Hot Tubs are used at a much hotter temperature than Swimming Pools and chlorine whilst ok for Swimming Pools quickly loses its effectiveness at a higher temperature.
The second one is that Bromine whilst derived from Chlorine is a much weaker chemical than chlorine but is an equally as good sanitizer.
Obviously one has to use the correct test strips you cannot for example use Bromine strips to check Chlorine or Chlorine strips to check Bromine.
You can also use more natural products such as Aqua Finesse a more natural water based additive where you add a cup full on a weekly basis but you will need to use some sanitizer for the plumbing and pipes like bromine. How ever you are able to use a smaller amount so the actual chemical use is reduced which is very popular for ethical reasons.
Then one needs to regularly check the ph balance of the water in your Jacuzzi. You need to have chemicals that can reduce or increase the ph level basically making the water have a higher acidic level or alkaline so that one can maintain the correct balance.
Then one needs to consider that where a hot tub is used regularly it will accumulate, perspiration, natural oils from the body and other material that could mark the water or tide line.
Normal routine maintenance should include checking for and cleaning any water line so as to make sure that it does not form a permanent stain.
Routine Weekly Maintenance
On a weekly basis, it is well worth considering adding some anti-foaming agent to your Jacuzzi water. Foaming in a Jacuzzi can be irritating when you are in the Jacuzzi.
Cleaning the filter - You should also remove and clean the Hot Tubs filter thoroughly making sure you remove any contamination using a hose pipe or a jet washer set on a low pressure so as not to damage the filter fabric.
Obviously regular cleaning of the filter is very important to ensure the Jacuzzi’s long-term efficiency and the cleanliness of the water.
Finally you need to consider how hard the water is where you reside. If one lives in an area, with hard water, then one should add a chemical which is anti-scaling in order to reduce and stop the build-up of deposits of calcium on the floor and sides of one Jacuzzi. The calcium can build up and form a deposit on the sensors of the Jacuzzi that deal with water flow and temperature, which may create problems later.
Monthly Routine Maintenance
It is also a good idea to add a water sparkle agent which will help to keep your Jacuzzi looking bright and clear. This is not a critical issue in the maintenance of your Jacuzzi but of course, the pleasing visual appeal of crystal clear water adds considerably to the experience.
Routine Quarterly Maintenance
Obviously it depends on how many people use the Hot Tub and how often as to when you will need to fully drain, clean and inspect your Jacuzzi say every three to six months. When you drain the Jacuzzi, it is a very good idea to flush some cold water through the pipes after it has been drained to ensure that all the old and stale water has been drained away. When it is empty, one should give the Jacuzzi a good clean and wipe down.
If the Jacuzzi shell is made from Lucite® cast acrylic then these have always been the easiest to clean. These products have taken acrylic surfaces to the next level by incorporating Microban® antimicrobial product protection which inhibits the growth of bacteria.Microban® will not lose its effect over time simply because it is built in the Jacuzzi’s surface.
Also at this same time, you should thoroughly clean the filter and at the same time inspect the filtration system. This time the filter should not just be hosed down but soaked over night in some special solution designed for cleaning filter.
Cover Maintenance
Clean the Cover both inside and outside. The vinyl cover should be wiped down using a very mild detergent.Allow the inside to dry out from time to time and wipe down.
The Cabinet Sides
Most modern Hot Tubs have maintenance free plastic sides and all they need is a wipe down with a damp cloth. Those with wooden sides should be treated with wood stain or be oiled as appropriate depending on the timber used.