POOL & SPA STARTER KIT
EASY GUIDE TO
CHEMICAL DOSING
STEP 1 – INITIALLY
AFTER THE POOL OR SPA HAS BEEN INSTALLED & FILLED WITH WATER
As soon as the pool or spa is filled with water, you need to apply a booster (commissioning) dose of Stabilised Chlorine Granules.
Inflatable Pool
| 5,000 litres (1,100 UK gallons) | Initial Dose – Pool |
| 10,000 litres (2,200 UK gallons) | 50g |
| Water Volume | 100g |
Allow the chlorine to circulate for 2 – 3 hours. Only once the free chlorine level falls to 3mg/l (ppm) or below can the pool be used.
Spa
Allow the high level of chlorine to circulate for a minimum of 1 hour, although it is likely to remain in the water for a few days. Only once the free
chlorine level falls to 5mg/l (ppm) or below can the spa be used. Leaving the spa lid off will allow the chlorine level to fall a little quicker.
| Water Volume | Initial Dose – Acrylic Spa | Initial Dose – Inflatable Spa |
| 1,000 litres (220 UK gallons) | 90g | 18g |
| 1,500 litres (330 UK gallons) | 135g | 27g |
| DID YOU KNOW? The correct free chlorine level keeps the warm pool or spa water safe and bacteria-free. |  |
ADDING CHEMICALS TO WATER
GRANULES – Always pre-dissolve granules using clean warm water in a clean container and carefully apply to the pool or spa water with the pump and filter running.
LIQUIDS – Apply directly to the pool or spa water with the pump and filter running.
STEP 2 – Daily
Add a dose of Stabilised Chlorine Granules & test the water using the test strips.
TESTING
Test your pool or spa water daily using test strips. The test strips will quickly let you know if the free chlorine and pH levels are correct or need adjusting. Always follow the instructions on the test strip bottle for best results. Remember, without daily testing, it really is just guesswork and could be harmful to health.
Warning: Very high chlorine levels (above 15mg/l) can bleach indicator pads on test strips.
ADDING CHLORINE
You need to maintain the following free chlorine range all of the time.
Ideal range free chlorine
Pool: 1 – 3mg/l (ppm)
Spa: 3 – 5mg/l (ppm)
Daily Dose* – Stabilised Chlorine Granules
| Water Volume | Daily Dose – Pool | Daily Dose – Spa |
| 1,000 litres (220 UK gallons) | 7g | |
| 1,500 litres (330 UK gallons) | 11g | |
| 5,000 litres (1,100 UK gallons) | 20g | |
| 10,000 litres (2,200 UK gallons) | 40g | |
* If a lot of bathers are using your spa or pool, you may need to increase the daily dose rates. Chlorine will be consumed even when you are not using your spa or pool.
STEP 3 – BI-WEEKLY (Pools) / WEEKLY (Spas)
OXIDISING THE WATER
To keep your pool or spa water crystal clear and comfortable for bathers, add a regular dose of Revive.
This powerful dual-action oxidiser should be added to your hot tub weekly or every other week for swimming pools. Carefully follow the application instructions on the pack.
| Water Volume | Dose Rates |
| 1,000 litres (220 UK gallons) | 23g |
| 1,500 litres (330 UK gallons) | 35g |
| 5,000 litres (1,100 UK gallons) | 105g |
| 10,000 litres (2,200 UK gallons) | 265g |
| TIP: Leave the pool or spa cover off for an hour after application. |  |
OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION
WHY IS WATER CIRCULATION AND FILTRATION SO IMPORTANT?
It is a combination of circulating the water and the cartridge filter collecting debris along with the regular chemical treatment that keeps the water safe and crystal clear. Most pools and spas include a pump to circulate the water and a filter to keep the water clear and free of debris.
You should run the circulation every day referring to the pool or spa manual for more detailed advice. Note, when the filter becomes dirty, filter efficiency and circulation is impaired, often leading to cloudy water. Clean the filter regularly to remove debris.
STEP 4 – WHEN REQUIRED
INCREASING THE TOTAL ALKALINITY (TA) USING TA INCREASER.
The TA level of your water is important as it helps to keep the pH level more stable.
Ideal TA Range: 80 – 150mg/l (ppm)
Low TA – if the TA of the water is below 80mg/l (ppm), you need to apply TA Increaser to raise the level.
| DID YOU KNOW? Low Total Alkalinity can make the pH level hard to control. |  |
| Water Volume | To increase TA by 10mg/l (ppm) | To increase TA by 25mg/l (ppm) |
| 1,000 litres (220 UK gallons) | 18g | 45g |
| 1,500 litres (330 UK gallons) | 27g | 68g |
| 5,000 litres (1,100 UK gallons) | 90g | 225g |
| 10,000 litres (2,200 UK gallons) | 180g | 450g |
ADJUST THE pH USING pH INCREASER OR pH REDUCER.
The pH level of your water is important as it helps to ensure the water is comfortable for bathers and the water is neither too acidic or alkali. You need to aim for the following ideal pH range.
Ideal pH Range: 7.2 – 7.6
Low pH – if the pH of the water is below 7.2, you need to apply pH Increaser to help raise the pH.
| DID YOU KNOW? Low pH can cause unpleasant smells, bather discomfort and corrode metals. | |
High pH – If the pH is above 7.6, you need to apply pH Reducer to help lower the pH.
| DID YOU KNOW? High pH can cause skin irritation, scale formation and reduce chlorine efficiency. | |
| Water Volume | Low pH – ApplypH Increaser | High pH – ApplypH Reducer |
| 1,000 litres (220 UK gallons) | 11g | 11g |
| 1,500 litres (330 UK gallons) | 17g | 17g |
| 5,000 litres (1,100 UK gallons) | 55g | 55g |
| 10,000 litres (2,200 UK gallons) | 110g | 110g |
PROBLEM-SOLVING CHART
| PROBLEM | CAUSE | REMEDY |
| High pH level hard to bring down | High Total Alkalinity | Seek advice on how to lower total alkalinity |
| pH level hard to control | Low Total Alkalinity | Seek advice on how to raise total alkalinity. See page 5. |
| Too much chlorine | Overdose or Initial booster dose | Allow time to naturally dissipate, leaving lid/ cover off |
| Cannot maintain chlorine levels | Warm weather, high bather numbers or too little chlorine being applied daily | Add a shock dose of chlorine, re-test and repeat if necessary |
| Cloudy water | High pH, low chlorine levels or inadequate filtration or circulation | Adjust pH and/or chlorine levels if necessary. Clean the filter. A clarifier may also help |
| No colour change on test strips | The chlorine level may be too high leading to bleaching of colour pads (over 15mg/l chlorine) | Check the expiry date on test strips. Wait for the chlorine level to drop and re-test |
| No colour change for chlorine on test strips | The chlorine level may be very low | Check the daily chlorine dose is sufficient to match demand |
| Pools – Green, cloudy water and/or slippery sides | Inadequate chlorine levels and/or high pH levels | Add a shock dose of chlorine and adjust the pH if necessary. An algaecide may also help |
| Spas – Foaming water | Detergents present from swimming costumes and/or time to drain and re-fill with fresh water | Rinse swimming costumes with fresh water. Drain (old) spa water and refill with fresh. Spa FoamAway will help |
| Rough spa or pool surfaces | Scale formation due to high calcium and/or pH levels | Adjust the pH level if necessary. Add a scale inhibitor to reduce calcium build-up |
SAFETY TIPS
GENERAL
- Do not allow water temperatures to exceed 40 ºC (lower for children)
- Do not leave non-swimmers/children unattended
- Do not overload the spa
- Do not use electrical appliances near water
- Use plastic and not glass around the spa
- Do not drink alcoholic beverages before or during use of spa’s
- If you are pregnant, have high blood pressure or cardiovascular conditions then consult your doctor before using spa’s
- When changing (dirty) filter cartridges, wear gloves
CHEMICAL HANDLING
- Read instructions thoroughly on each product/box before use
STORING CHEMICALS
- Store chemicals well away from children and pets
- Store in a secure, cool and dry place
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