Water Quality Maintenance
Chlorine Clear Water Plan
This plan and its chemical dosages are intended for
Cal Spas chemicals only. Most chemical manufacturers
use different chemical formulas and strengths. Only
Cal spas chemicals are specially formulated to provide
chemical balance at lower dosages. Always read and
follow printed instructions on chemical bottles and
packages.
Day One (Monday)
1.
Test spa water using "Chlorine Test Strips".
2.
Based on the Test Strip readings:
•
First adjust total alkalinity (acceptable range of
80-120 ppm)
•
Then adjust the pH if needed (range is
between 7.2 to 7.8).
•
Add 2 tablespoons of Chlorine Granules.
•
The recommended level of Chlorine is 3-5
ppm.
3.
Add 2 oz of "Stain and Scale Defense".
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4.
Remove dirty filter from the spa and rinse off.
5.
Place your extra clean filter cartridge back into the
spa.
6.
Vacuum debris from the bottom of your spa with
the "Spa Vacuum".
Day Two (Wednesday)
1.
Test spa water using Chlorine Test Strips.
2.
Based on the Test Strip reading: Adjust total
alkalinity, then the pH if needed.
Day Three (Friday)
1.
Test spa water using Chlorine Test Strips.
2.
Based on the Test Strip reading:
•
Adjust total alkalinity, then the pH if needed.
•
Add 2 tablespoons of Chlorine Granules (if
needed).
3.
Add 2 oz of Oxidizer Shock to spa. Run Spa for 15
minutes with cover off.
4.
Replace cover.
2007 Portable Spa Owner's Manual
LTR20071001, Rev. B