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How do I start up a freshly filled spa?
Always drain and refill spa at least every 4 months. Clean and replace filter cartridges when dirty (Follow… Read More
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How do I start-up my pool every spring?
Make sure the pool has adequate circulation but not more than it needs. (Calculate your circulation needs). Check… Read More
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How often should I drain and refill my spa?
The industry standard is every 3 months. When using FROG minerals, you can save water by draining every… Read More
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How should I test my bromine or chlorine levels?
There are several test methods available through your local pool and spa dealer. These include drop tests or… Read More
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Do you have recommended water balance guidelines?
For Spas: For Pools: pH: 7.2 – 7.8 7.2 – 7.8 Total Alkalinity: 80 – 180 ppm… Read More
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My pH is hard to maintain. Why?
Everything that enters your spa has a pH that can raise or lower your pool or spa’s total… Read More
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What’s the difference between pH and alkalinity?
pH is the abbreviation for “potential hydrogen” and the reading indicates the concentration of hydrogen ions in the… Read More
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What is calcium hardness?
Calcium Hardness (or Total Hardness) refers to the amount of calcium and other minerals that make the water… Read More
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How do I balance hard water?
Water supplies contain different levels of natural minerals like iron, copper or magnesium. These minerals must be removed… Read More
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My test strips show no chlorine reading even after shocking. Why?
Test kits are susceptible to bleaching in high concentrations of chlorine such as after shocking. Wait 24 hours… Read More