ACTIVE
OXYGEN
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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What is Active Oxygen?
Active Oxygen sanitation is based on the use of potassium monopersulphate
tablets. Potassium monopersulphate works in much the same way as chlorine
or bromine in that it kills bacteria and breaks down bather waste. However,
unlike chlorine or bromine, monopersulphates don't produce by-products that
irritate the skin or eyes and cause nasty smells. The tablets are used in
conjunction with a weekly does of liquid activator which also acts as an
algaecide.
How
do I run my tub using Active Oxygen?
Step 1 – Drain your spa, clean, refill and check the water
balance
With any sanitizer system you should make sure that your water
is adequately balanced to protect your equipment and ensure that the water
remains comfortable to bathe in. The Total Alkalinity should be in the
range 80 – 160 ppm, the pH should be in the range 7.0 – 7.4 and the Calcium
Hardness should be at least 100 ppm. In the event that your fresh
water is outside this range you should use adjusters to first adjust the total
alkalinity, then the pH and finally the Calcium Hardness.
[Note:
With any water treatment system we recommend the use of Spa Flush at every water
change to remove bio-film and other deposits from the plumbing and equipment
without the use of harsh or toxic chemicals.]
Step 2 - Apply an initial dose of Active Oxygen Liquid
Apply an initial does of Bayroplus Spa or AquaBlanc A
Combination liquid at the dosage recommended on the bottle.
Step 3 - Every time you use your tub
Add one Bayroklar Spa Tablet or one AquaBlanc O2
Tablet for every 1000 litres of hot tub water.
Use
an Active Oxygen Test Kit or Test Strips to ensure that the potassium
monopersulphate concentration in the water is in the range 5.0 - 8.0 mg / litre.
(Note that the monopersulphate concentration should not fall below 5 mg / litre
while the tub is in use.)
Step 4 – Once per Week
Test and adjust the water balance, if necessary.
Re-apply the Bayroplus Spa or AquaBlanc A Combination liquid at
the dosage recommended on the bottle.
Is
there anything else that I have to do?
Yes. Filtration....
Filtration is another vital part of keeping your spa water
crystal clear. In common with any sanitizer system, you should make
certain that your filtering cycle is adequate for your spa volume and usage,
clean your filter regularly using a proprietary filter cleaner and replace it
every 6 - 12 months.
Filters last longer if they are allowed to dry out properly
between uses so it's a good idea to keep a spare and rotate them.
How long will a Bayrol Active Oxygen Water Care Kit last in my tub?
The table below shows how long each bottle will last in your hot tub.
| Size of your hot tub
| 1 kg Bayroklar Spa Tablets will last approximately... |
1 litre of Bayroplus Spa Liquid will last approximately... | >
|
750 litres / 165 gals |
100 bathing sessions |
15 months |
|
1000 litres / 220 gals |
100 bathing sessions |
12 months |
|
1250 litres / 275 gals |
75 bathing sessions |
9 months |
|
1500 litres / 330 gals |
75 bathing sessions |
7.5 months |
|
1750 litres / 385 gals |
50 bathing sessions |
6.5 months |
|
2000 litres / 440 gals |
50 bathing sessions |
6 months |