BaquaSpa

BAQUA SPA

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is BaquaSpa?

The BaquaSpa Water Care System is a three part bromine-free and chlorine-free system that provides powerful long-lasting protection against bacteria.

The active anti-microbial ingredient in BaquaSpa is polyhexamethylene biguanide.

What are the benefits of BaquaSpa?

BaquaSpa is Chlorine and Bromine free and, compared to the use of those chemicals, it reduces odour and skin irritation.

BaquaSpa offers consistent, long-lasting protection. With just one application, bacteria levels are controlled for as long as 1014 days.

Chlorine	BaquaSpa
Chlorine levels vary widely throughout the day and may require daily additions. Even with these daily additions, bacteria levels fluctuate greatly.	BaquaSpa offers consistent, long-lasting protection. With just one application, bacteria levels are controlled for as long as 1014 days.

BaquaSpa doesn't affect the pH level or your water, nor is it affected by the pH. It is considerably more stable than Chlorine or Bromine so you'll do less testing and water balancing and, because BaquaSpas core products are liquid based, theyre very easy to use!

In addition to effective bacteria control, BaquaSpa Sanitizer with Stain & Scale Control protects against staining and discoloration due to dissolved minerals in your water.

What are the Components of the BaquaSpa Sanitation System?

TheBaquaSpa sanitation system comprises:

BaquaSpa Waterline Control a patented formula that prevents formation of waterline deposits on your hot tub shell.

BaquaSpa Shock a liquid oxidiser consisting of specially stabilised hydrogen peroxide. This keeps you tub water sparkling clear by oxidising and burning out organic compounds.

BaquaSpa sanitizer with Stain & Scale Control - The principle component of the BaquaSpa water care system. A bromine and chlorine free liquid sanitizer that provides effective control of bacteria and protects against staining and discolouration due to dissolved metals. It can be stored indefinitely and lasts longer in water than bromine or chlorine based sanitizers

The three parts are all necessary and important because Biguanide alone is only an effective sanitizer against bacteria. You must also apply the weekly algaecide and shock treatments.

How do I start using BaquaSpa?

To get your tub off to the right start with BaquaSpa, and also with every water change, you need to follow these three steps:

Step 1 Drain your Spa, clean, test and balance the water

As with any disinfection system we recommend the use of Spa Flush at every water change to remove the bio-film and other deposits from the plumbing and equipment. Flush your spas jets and pipework thoroughly with Spa Flush then drain. Clean the inside of the spa shell with a biguanide compatible Surface Cleaner, such as Splash Spas Surface Cleaner, rinse thoroughly and then refill with fresh water.

The function of BaquaSpa is not affected by the total alkalinity or the pH of your water, but 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.

Check the water balance for pH, Total Alkalinity and Calcium Hardness. If your fresh water is outside the ranges shown below you should use adjusters, such as those from the Splash Spas range, to first adjust the total alkalinity and then the pH.

Total Alkalinity 80 120ppm

pH 7.2 7.8

Step 2 - Clean your Filters using a BaquaSpa Compatible Filter Cleaner

When using BaquaSpa you must be aware that it is a coagulant which combines bacterial cells and other small particles into particles large enough to be trapped by the hot tub filter. The resulting deposit is a grey sticky film which can only be removed with a BaquaSpa Compatible Filter Cleaner. Consequently, if you use BaquaSpa your hot tub filters must be cleaned with either BaquaSpa Filter Cleaner (which is currently unavailable in the UK!) or a Baqua Spa compatible filter cleaner, such as Splash Spas Filter Cleaner. If any other cleaner is used prior to stripping the film, the cleaner and the film will combine to form a gum like substance which cannot be removed and your filter will have to be replaced. In particular, you must not use powdered filter cleaners with Baqua Spa.

See What do I need to know about Filter Cleaning with BaquaSpa? for more guidance.

Step 3 Sanitize

Add BaquaSpa Waterline Control at the rate of 8ml per 100 litres of spa water volume.

Add BaquaSpa Shock at the rate of 16ml per 100 litres of spa water volume

Circulate the water with all pumps on (and blowers and air injectors off) for 15 minutes

Add BaquaSpa sanitizer with Stain & Scale Control at the rate of 5.6ml per 100 litres of spa water and circulate for 15 minutes

[The measuring cup should be thoroughly rinsed after each use. The outside of the BaquaSpa shock bottle should be wiped after use with a clean, damp cloth to remove any liquid that may have dripped.]

NOTE: Chemicals can be added to either cold or hot water. If water temperature is cold, the addition of BaquaSpa Waterline Control may cause a temporary cloudy condition. Once the temperature reaches normal spa levels (98104F), the cloudiness will disappear. BaquaSpa Sanitizer with Stain & Scale Control will react with some impurities in the water to form insoluble particles. Within the small environment of a spa, these insolubles may be deposited on the spa shell, especially at initial start-up. This bathtub ring will vary depending on the quality of the fill water, and usually appears as yellow/brown, sticky deposits. Wipe affected areas clean. When used properly, BaquaSpa Waterline Control will eliminate deposits from forming on the spa shell.

How do I Maintain my Tub using BaquaSpa?

Once a week you need to:

Step 1 Test and Balance

Check the pH and Total Alkalinity and, if necessary, adjust the Total Alkalinity to be within the range 80 - 120 ppm followed by the pH to be within the range: 7.2 - 7.8.

Step 2 Test and Sanitize

Test the water for the level of BaquaSpa sanistiser and add each of the three components in the following order:

Add BaquaSpa Waterline Control at the rate of 4ml per 100 litres of spa water volume

Add BaquaSpa Shock at the rate shown in the dosage chart below. [High use is defined as using your tub more than 3 times per week.]

If the level of BaquaSpa sanitizer is below 30 ppm then top it up according to the dosage chart below.

Spa Volume(litres)	Weekly			As needed
	BaquaSpa Waterline Control	BaquaSpa Shock		BaquaSpa Sanitizer with Stain & Scale Control
	BaquaSpa Waterline Control	Normal use	High use	If level 16-30 ppm	If level 0-15 ppm
500	20 ml	40 ml	80 ml	14 ml	28 ml
750	30 ml	60 ml	120 ml	21 ml	42 ml
1000	40 ml	80 ml	160 ml	28 ml	56 ml
1250	50 ml	100 ml	200 ml	35 ml	70 ml
1500	60 ml	120 ml	240 ml	42 ml	84 ml
1750	70 ml	140 ml	280 ml	49 ml	98 ml
2000	80 ml	160 ml	320 ml	56 ml	112 ml
2500	100 ml	200 ml	400 ml	70 ml	140 ml

How long does BaquaSpa Last?

To see how long one 475ml bottle of BaquaSpa sanitizer with Stain & Scale Control will last in your tub take a look at the table below.

Size of your tub:	1 x 475ml bottle of BaquaSpa sanitizer will last up to..
500 litres	31 weeks
750 litres	20 weeks
1000 litres	15 weeks
1250 litres	12 weeks
1500 litres	10 weeks
1750 litres	9 weeks
2000 litres	8 weeks

What do I need to know about Filter Cleaning with BaquaSpa?

BaquaSpa requires a compatible Filter Cleaner to be used.

BaquaSpa is a coagulant which combines bacterial cells and other small particles into particles large enough to be trapped by the hot tub filter. The resulting deposit is a grey sticky film which can only be removed with either BaquaSpa Filter Cleaner or a compatible product such as Splash Spas Filter Cleaner. If any other cleaner is used prior to stripping the film, the cleaner and the film will combine to form a gum like substance which cannot be removed and your filter will have to be replaced. In particular, powdered filter cleaners must not be used.

When using BaquaSpa your filters will need to be cleaned every 4 - 6 weeks. Clean them every 4 weeks if you regularly use your hot tub more than 3 times a week.

When cleaning your filters follow the procedure below:

Remove the cartridge(s) from the filter housing and place inside a plastic bucket.

Add approximately 20 litres of water to the bucket.

Wearing rubber gloves add approximately 500ml (half a bottle) of of Splash Spas Filter Cleaner to the water and mix in.

Allow the cartridges to soak for 24 hours making sure they are immersed completely in the solution.

Thoroughly rinse the cartridges with a garden hose and allow to dry.

To dispose of the filter cleaning solution add 170g of pH increaser to neutralise it, dilute with more water and then discard with plenty of water down a drain.

We strongly advise that you have a spare filter(s). While one set is being cleaned the other set can be in use achieving optimum spa utilisation - and if you let your filters properly dry out between uses you will find that they will last much longer.