Water Maintenance

Your spa water has a life of its own, and with that comes a unique set of challenges. Your OutBack Spas authorized dealer can provide you with the guidance you need to select the appropriate chemicals to keep a sparkling clean spa under any conditions. There are three main components to water maintenance – water filtration, chemical balance/pH control and water sanitation.

Water sanitation is tops on your to-do list, and can be achieved through the regular addition of an OutBack Spas approved sanitizer. The sanitizer – typically a bromine- or chlorine-based product – controls the bacteria and algae in the spa water.

The introduction of the bacteria-fighting chemicals necessitates that you monitor the chemical balance of your water. You will have to add chemicals to maintain proper levels of Total Alkalinity (TA), Calcium Hardness (CH) and pH. Frequent testing of the water – preferably weekly – will allow you to maintain the balance and minimize such spa trouble makers as scale buildup and the corrosion of metals.

Your OutBack Spas authorized dealer can point you toward the appropriate chemicals, but there are two types of testing methods recommended – Reagent Test kits and Test strips. The kit provides the greatest accuracy and is available in a liquid or tablet form. The strips offer greater convenience, but can be less precise.