subject: Obtaining And Working With The Right Kinds Of Hot Tub Supplies Can Extend The Use Of Your Hot Tub [print this page] Consider yourself fortunate if you are one of the lucky ones who own a hot tub and you can continue that good fortune by becoming familiar with some common hot tub supplies which you can use to get the most out of your investment. Having a hot tub to relax in is like a dream come true for many people. There's nothing better than being able to get rid of the stress and aggravations of a busy day in the comforting waters of your own private spa. Learning how to correctly maintain your hot tub will allow you all the more time to use the hot tub for what it was intended for - your personal pleasure and well being.
Many people feel that the maintenance of a hot tub is too costly and time consuming to do. The true story is that the amount of time and money that goes into maintaining your hot tub is really very small. The total cost of maintenance is negligible when compared to what you might have to shell out to correct avoidable problems. You'll actually spend just a small amount of time in maintenance activities which in the long run will help prolong your enjoyment of your investment.
There are quite a number and types of hot tub supplies available but you don't need to go out and get them all at once. Water needs to be clear, hygienic, germ-free and at the correct pH level (acid-alkaline balance) to guard against corrosion of surfaces and machinery. Clean, germ-free water is obtained through the use of sanitizers which help prevent the spread of infections through bacteria and other disease causing agents. Sanitizers can be either bromine based or chlorine based and both are effective in keeping the water healthy. There are pH balancers available that will help you address the issue of keeping your water at the proper acid-alkaline balance. You can purchase these types of supplies online or at retail stores that specialize in pool and hot tub supplies.
Stain and scale buildup are two other conditions that can be easily avoided with regular maintenance practices. Regular tap water may be fine for drinking but not so good for filling up a hot tub because it can sometimes be full of minerals which can corrode your machinery and tub surfaces. If you're using hard water in your hot tub, you'll need to incorporate a chemical into your maintenance regimen that reduces calcium in the water. Hard water is typically high in calcium which can result in scale build up.
Shock oxidizers are also highly recommended on any complete list of hot tub supplies because they help remove both organic and non-organic contaminants like dead skin, skin oils, lotions and cosmetics as well as keep the water from becoming cloudy. If these types of pollutants are not removed regularly and efficiently they can potentially clog up the filtration system.
Finally, all hot tubs have water filters that include cartridges that catch larger pieces of debris like dirt and hair. Filter cartridges are an essential element of all hot tub parts and must be replenished once or twice a year when they become full of debris in order to work properly and keep the system running smoothly. A final touch to a maintenance program is the addition of a strong cover to be used on the hot tub when not in use to keep the water clear of large chunks of debris which could disable a filtering system very quickly.
