Hot Tub Start Up

Step 1
Have your water tested for pH, total alkalinity, calcium hardness and stain producing metals. Use one of our water test kits which will give you an idea of the adjustments you need to make to your spa upon filling. (Complete step 2 before making any adjustments.)

pH 7.2 - 7.6
Alkalinity 80 - 120 ppm
Calcium Hardness 175 - 250 ppm
Chlorine / Bromine 1 - 3 ppm

Step 2
Add a good sequestering agent like Metal Gone as the spa is being filled. Once full, start the pump and filtration system and allow to circulate for 24 hours, if practical

Step 3
Use one of our water test kits to test water for pH and total alkalinity. The water should be balanced so that the pH and total alkalinity are within the normal ranges. The pH should be 7.2 - 7.8 and the total alkalinity 80-120 ppm. Once proper levels are obtained, you may want to use a pH lock product to prevent fluctuation of the pH and total alkalinity from refill to refill.

Step 4
Initially shock treat the water by using a quality non-chlorine shock like Renew Spa Shock

Step 5
Begin to add desired sanitizer which will either be spa chlorine granules or spa bromine tablets to the water following the manufacture's guidelines.

Step 6
Test and maintain pH, total alkalinity and sanitizer at proper levels

Step 7
Water should be drained every 3 months or as necessary to maintain proper water quality.

Inyo Pool Products offers complete Hot Tub Start Up Kits for both spas using chlorine as a sanitizer and spas using bromine. Our kits include the following: