Why Do I Need To Worry About PH In My Hot Tub?
pH measures how acidic or alkaline your water is. If it is not kept in check you run the risk of damaging your Lay-Z-Spa and causing some irritations. The most common problems associated with both high or low pH levels:
| High pH Readings | Low pH Readings |
|---|---|
| Poor Sanitizer Efficiency (Chlorine) | Poor Sanitizer Efficiency (Chlorine) |
| Cloudy Water | Corroded Metals/Equipment |
| Scale Formation | Skin and Eye Irritation |
| Shorter Filter Runs | Etched or Stained Plaster |
| Skin and Eye Irritations | Destruction of Total Alkalinity |
What Do I Need To Do About My PH Levels?
The ideal pH range for spas is 7.2 to 7.6. To achieve these readings, you will need to use the test strips to test and adjust the pH using the products and dosages below.
| High pH Readings (Above 7.6) | Low pH Readings (Below 7.2) |
|---|---|
| Add pH Minus | Add pH Plus |
PH Minus / Plus Dosages Examples
Please note: This guide is only applicable to Clearwater Chemicals. If you are using other chemicals, dosages may vary. Dosages are only approximate depending on the exact amount of water in your spa, water type, water temperature, positioning of the spa, bather load, weather etc.
| Lay-Z-Spa Model | Water Volume (Litres) | pH Minus / Plus when required. (Ideal 7.2 - 7.6) |
|---|---|---|
| Miami | 800 | 9g |
| Vegas | 848 | 9.5g |
| Palm Springs | 963 | 10.5g |
| Monaco | 1540 | 17g |
One level teaspoon holds approx. 5g of dry product. After treating your Lay-Z-Spa water for pH levels, bathing can start when pH level is 7.2 - 7.6.
Need more advice on water maintenance? See out blogs and our chemicals guide
