To maintain a consistent pH level is a very important detail in hot tub water chemistry & to keep the hot tub in perfect condition.
We have simplified the issues of a low or high pH to make it clear what the risks are & how to combat plus restore the right chemical balances.
The lower a pH reading, the more acidic & oxygen starved the water is.
The higher the pH reading, the more alkaline & oxygen-rich it is.
pH is measured on a scale of 0-14: anything below 7 is acidic, anything over 7 is alkaline.
The best pH reading is between 7.2 to 7.6
The Danger of Low pH
- Acidic water is corrosive.
- Can cause skin irritation.
- Has a negative effect on the work of the sanitisers.
- It will corrode metal equipment & parts of the hot tub.
- Will cause etching on the hot tub surface & blistering.
- Strips the body of its natural oils causing dry, cracked, or flaky skin.
The Danger of High pH
- Will cause scale build up on the hot tub surface.
- Will cause scaling on plumbing equipment.
- Can cause cloudy water.
- Has a negative effect on the work of the sanitisers.
How to Maintain pH levels
- Test water balance before using the hot tub to monitor pH levels
- If pH is low, then add the product pH Plus
- If pH is high, then add the product pH Minus
For more help or advice call us on 01162513378 or email customercare@hottubsuppliers.com
