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[Operator Responsibility](https://service.brassmonkey.co/knowledge/commercial-products?hsLang=en#operator-responsibility) # What You Need ## Before you receive your unit there are a few things we recommend you have ready. | **What** | **Why** | | --- | --- | | **Paper Towels** | Wiping bath when empty and general cleaning. | | **Micro Fibre Cloths** | To Polish bath when empty and general cleaning | | **Sodium Bicarbonate** | To clean around and to remove body fat from the water line | | **Wet Vac** | For removing the last of the water when emptying  \**Not essential but can save help to save you time* | | **Spa Vac** | For removing debris from the bath base and pre filter | | **Small Bucket** | To catch water when removing filters, cleaning the first stage filter | | **A small brush/pipe cleaner brush** | For cleaning first stage filters such as the bottom drain and skimmer basket | | **System Flush** | For monthly maintenance. Speak to your local supplier for their recommendation - it needs to be a product that eliminates bio-film and the build up of fats and grease in the pipework. | | **Chemical to Dose** | **Sodium Hypochlorite**  Strength can be 11-12% or 14-15% This is the chlorine needed to dose the water. | | **Sulphuric Acid** Strength should be no more then 16%. This is needed to control the PH | | | **Filter Cleaning Solution** | This is only required if you intend on reusing cartridge filters (if so, you will need an additional buck for them to sit in)  (N/A to Spa or Media Filter products) | | **Spare Filters** | 20" 50 micron filters - these can be bought from Brass Monkey or you can speak to your local supplier.  (N/A to Spa or Media Filter products) | | **Digital Water Tester** | There are many options to choose from,  For daily water testing. We recommend the HI-97710c - Most accurate and can be calibrated by the user. You will need the reagents HI -93701-T  to go with this for testing. | | **Filter housing key** | This is supplied by Brass Monkey and comes with your bath/barrel. (N/A to Spa or Media Filter products) | | **Paper towels** | Wiping bath when empty and general cleaning. | | **Bottom drain** **removal tool** | This is used for the removal of the bottom drain and is supplied by Brass Monkey.  ![](https://service.brassmonkey.co/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jan-15-2025-03-01-29-8897-PM.png?width=44&height=77&name=image-png-Jan-15-2025-03-01-29-8897-PM.png) | | **Centring ring** | This is supplied by Brass Monkey with your bath/barrel ![](https://service.brassmonkey.co/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jan-15-2025-03-02-30-8214-PM.png?width=94&height=94&name=image-png-Jan-15-2025-03-02-30-8214-PM.png) (N/A to Spa or Media Filter products) | | **Top Filter Bung** | This is supplied by Brass Monkey and is used to cover the top filter of a barrel/ bottom of the skimmer to prevent air being sucked when back washing. | | **TwistIIclean** **removal tool** | This is used for the removal of the filter (not essential but reduces chance of breaking clips) ![](https://service.brassmonkey.co/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jan-15-2025-03-02-10-2189-PM.png?width=95&height=61&name=image-png-Jan-15-2025-03-02-10-2189-PM.png) (N/A to Spa or Media Filter products) |   - [COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS](https://service.brassmonkey.co/knowledge/commercial-products?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Operator Responsibility](https://service.brassmonkey.co/knowledge/commercial-products?hsLang=en#operator-responsibility) - [General Operation of Commercial Products](https://service.brassmonkey.co/knowledge/commercial-products?hsLang=en#general-operation-of-commercial-products) - [Downloadable Resources](https://service.brassmonkey.co/knowledge/commercial-products?hsLang=en#downloadable-resources) - [Product Manuals](https://service.brassmonkey.co/knowledge/commercial-products?hsLang=en#product-manuals) - [Hanna Instruments - Auto Dosing System](https://service.brassmonkey.co/knowledge/commercial-products?hsLang=en#hanna-instruments-auto-dosing-system) - [HOME RANGE](https://service.brassmonkey.co/knowledge/home-range?hsLang=en#main-content) - [The Ice Bath](https://service.brassmonkey.co/knowledge/home-range?hsLang=en#the-ice-bath) - [The Barrel & Chiller](https://service.brassmonkey.co/knowledge/home-range?hsLang=en#the-barrel-chiller) - [Brass Monkey App](https://service.brassmonkey.co/knowledge/brass-monkey-app?hsLang=en) - [Apparel](https://service.brassmonkey.co/knowledge/apparel?hsLang=en) [![Chill listening crop-3](https://service.brassmonkey.co/hs-fs/hubfs/BM%20stacked%20black.png?width=100&height=55&name=BM%20stacked%20black.png "Chill listening crop-3")](https://www.brassmonkey.co.uk) Copyright © 2026, Brass Monkey Health Ltd