Before you receive your SPA 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 remove body fat from the water line. |
Spa vac |
For removing debris from bath base and lower pre filter. |
Small bucket |
To catch water when removing filters e.g. skimmer basket. |
A small brush / |
For cleaning first stage filter. |
System flush |
For monthly maintenance. Speak to your local supplier |
Digital water tester |
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. |
Bottom drain |
This is used for the removal of the bottom drain. |
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. |
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 |