Maintaining your barrel and chiller

A clean Monkey is a happy Monkey. To keep you and your barrel and chiller healthy, they require some regular care

Importance of regular maintenance

The barrel has a dual stage filtration system consisting of a particle filter and a UV filter. The water constantly circulates through both of these. The particle filter's job is to keep the water clear and the UV’s job is to remove most pathogens. If there is a blockage in the flow due to lack of cleaning you will find the barrel will not work efficiently; the water will stop circulating and it will become dirty.

Cleaning

Frequency	Action
Weekly	Wipe down
Every 4 weeks	Replace the particle filter
Every 3 months	Replace the water
Every 6 months	Replace the bulb in the UV filter
Every 6 months	Full system flush

The frequency at which you will need to change the particle filter and the water depends on usage (no of dips per day) and how much bacteria and debris is taken into the barrel (e.g. sweat or dirty feet). The frequencies in the table above is based on 1 daily user.

Top Tip: Taking a quick shower and wiping your feet before dipping will help keep your water cleaner

Wipe down

Using a clean cloth, wipe down the barrel lid and chiller, ensuring the chiller is fully clear of any debris (like falling leaves). This ensures the water can circulate smoothly, and the chiller doesn’t overheat.
Using a clean cloth (or wet vac), reach into the water and catch any debris caught on the mesh gauze sat over the suction hole.
Wipe down the underside of the lid to avoid mould spores forming.

Replace the particle filter

The particle filter removes sediment & microscopic debris. Frequently changing this filter is key to keeping your Brass Monkey in good working order. Replacements can be purchased here.

Replace the water

While the particle filter and UV filter work hard to keep your water clean, a full water change is recommended every 3 months.

Replace the bulb in the UV filter

For optimal removal of viruses and bacteria from the water, we recommend replacing this bulb every 6 months. Replacements can be purchased here.

Full system flush

Every 6 months we recommend a full system flush to remove the build up of bio film and bacteria from the system.

Using an internal system flush (we recommend a product like Lo-Chlor) follow the cleaning product manufacturer’s instructions to flush out the whole system.

This typically involves:

Filling the bath with chemical cleaning fluid, leaving for 24 hours.
Draining and refilling your barrel multiple times to ensure all cleaning fluids are removed from the system before use.

Please note. Always follow the cleaning product manufacturer’s instructions