Sanitation refers to the control of infectious organisms (bacteria, virus, etc.) and the removal of excess organics (perspiration, urine, body oils). Lawrason’s offers two types of sanitizers: Bromine and Chlorine.
Bromine is strongly recommended as a sanitizer for spa use. Bromine is more effective than chlorine in higher pH ranges. Also, bromine when coupled with nitrogenous waste will form bromamines. Bromamines are good disinfectants. When chlorine, on the other hand, forms chloramines they have no disinfecting properties. Bromine is available as a compressed tablet or a two part system. Consult your Lawrasons Dealer for the product best suited for your spa. It is recommended to maintain a bromine level of 3 to 5 ppm.
There are a number of different
types of chlorine available and the selection becomes a personal
preference. Spa Life Spa Clor is a Lithium Hypochlorite granular
product that easily dissolves in spa water leaving no undissolved
solids. Spa Life Spa Clor should be added on a daily basis in
order to maintain a chlorine level of 3-5 ppm.
Mini Pucks are a slow releasing tablet that require a feeder or
skimmer basket to dissolve. Mini Pucks will maintain a good chlorine
level over a number of days.
Whether using Bromine or Chlorine in your Spa, periodic shock treatments are required. Body oils, lotions, perspiration and dirt accumulate in the spa reducing the effect of your sanitizer. After heavy bather use or weekly, shock the spa using Spa Life Spa Clor or Spa Life Spa Shock according to directions.
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