Introduction to Water Chemistry

An introduction to the various water care systems for your Artesian Spa:

You will want to keep the level of chlorine in your spa between 1.5 and 3.0. If the chlorine tests too low you need to add about one teaspoon of CHLORINATING GRANULES per 500 gallons. Sprinkle it directly into the spa with the jets running. If the chlorine tests too high, open up the cover and run the jets on high speed. This will help to lower the chlorine level.

If you are using the spa often, it is normal to need to add DICHLOR to the spa about every day. Be sure and test the pH and chlorine BEFORE you enter the spa to assure that the water is sanitary. Also wait a few hours after you use the spa to test the water. Testing right after you leave the spa can lead to erratic readings, especially on the pH.

You will also need to shock your spa about once a week to burn out any organic contaminants the regular chlorine has not taken care of. You can shock with about _ ounce of DICHLOR per 500 gallons. To shock the spa without raising the chlorine too high, add a capful of SPA SHOCK per 300 gallons.

Some spa owners prefer to use BROMINE TABLETS instead of DICHLOR. To use BROMINE, add 1 tablet to a floater per 100 gallons. BROMINE dissolves very slowly so you may need to use some DICHLOR to keep your sanitizer level up.

You will need to test your BROMINE level about every other day if you are using the spa often. Keep the level between 3 and 5 if you are using a bromine test kit. If you are using a chlorine test kit, keep the level between 1.5 and 3.0. If the bromine tests too low, open up the opening at the bottom of the floater or add additional tablets to the floater.

Spas treated with bromine also need to be shocked once a week. You can use 2 ounce of DICHLOR per 500 gallons or the recommended option of adding 2 ounces ARTESIAN SPA SHOCK SUPREME.

The NATURE 2 system is a mineral purifier that works inline with your filter. The NATURE 2 filter insert must be replaced every four months to remain effective. With the NATURE 2 system you can greatly reduce the amount of chlorine needed to maintain clear and comfortable spa water.

The NATURE 2 cartridge contains a silver mineral bed. In addition, as the water runs over the mineral bed a change happens to the oxygen dissolved in the water, making it very unstable. When this unstable oxygen comes in contact with contaminants in the water, it will attack and eliminate them through a process called oxidation. The combination of the silver, and unstable oxygen will almost completely purify your water before it ever leaves the NATURE 2 unit.

With the NATURE 2 system you will need to maintain just a trace of chlorine (0.5-1.0 PPM) to assure that your spa water is being properly sanitized. You will also need to maintain the pH in a good range and shock every week to ten days. Artesian Spa Shock Supreme is the best spa shock on the market to use with a mineral based water treatment system.