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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
What is calcium hardness?
Calcium Hardness (or Total Hardness) refers to the amount of calcium and other minerals that make the water… Read More
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
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