Hot Tub Chlorine

Spa CHLORINE

The traditional method of sanitising the water is to use chlorine but chlorine is not without its problems when used as a spa chemical. Here are some reasons why you might want to consider reducing your use of chlorine:

when chlorine reacts with organic material in the water it forms chloramines, and they are smelly! It is the chloramines that give that 'chlorine smell' to a spa and sting your eyes.

chlorine only works properly ie it only kills bacteria when the pH of the spa water is correctly adjusted. The pH of the water changes as the chlorine level changes, so maintaining the correct water balance can quickly become a difficult juggling act!

chlorine is a potent bleach and is highly carcinogenic. According to the U.S. Council Of Environmental Quality: “Cancer risk among people drinking chlorinated water is 93% higher than among those whose water does not contain chlorine.

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   Chlorine Safety Information

   Chlorine Starter Kits

To use chlorine as the sole sanitizer in your spa adjust and maintain the pH within the range 7.2 - 7.6 and maintain a free chlorine level of 3 - 5 ppm.

With all hot tub disinfection systems you should also use a shock once a week.

To minimise your use of Chlorine, maintain a level of only 1 ppm in conjunction with the all natural monthly spa treatment.

CHLORINE TABLETS

Use 20g Chlorine tablets either in your spa's in-built chemical dispenser or in a floating dispenser. Chlorine tablets dissolve slowly and evenly to give consistent and long lasting chlorination, but some tablets have a very low pH and so they can consequently reduce the pH of your spa water leading to the potential for equipment damage and skin and eye irritation. Do not place chlorine tablets  directly into a skimmer basket or elsewhere in your tub.

Spa Chlorine Tablets Splash Spas own brand chemicals are a high quality range of hot tub chemicals manufactured exclusively for us by the UK's leading spa chemicals manufacturer. These 20g chlorine tablets have a significantly higher pH than other tablets (ie they are significantly less acidic) and so dramatically reduce the risk of acid damage to your hot tub seals and equipment. Contains: Trichloroisocyanuric Acid, Flocculants and Clarifiers - 1Kg Read the label £   These tablets are a suitable supplement to the chlorine tablets supplied with Aquafinesse. More Splash Spas Hot Tub Chemicals	AquaSPArkle Spa Multifunctional Chlorine Tablets These 20g chlorine tablets have a significantly higher pH than other tablets (ie they are significantly less acidic) and so dramatically reduce the risk of acid damage to your hot tub seals and equipment. Contains: Trichloroisocyanuric Acid, Flocculants and Clarifiers - 1Kg £
	SpaGuard SmartTabs Trichloroisocyanuric Acid - 1Kg £
	Relax Chlorine Tablets Trichlorocyanuric Acid - 1Kg £

CHLORINE GRANULES

Chlorine granules dissolve rapidly in hot tub water to produce free chlorine which kills bacteria and other potentially harmful organisms.  When using chlorine granules to sanitize spa water it is important to maintain the pH of the water within the correct range and also to maintain the correct residual level of free chlorine in the water at all times.

Spa Chlorine Granules Splash Spas own brand chemicals are a high quality range of hot tub chemicals manufactured exclusively for us by the UK's leading spa chemicals manufacturer. These granules dissolve rapidly and have minimal impact on pH. Contains: Di-chloro  isocyanurate di-hydrate- 1Kg Read the label     £   More Splash Spas Hot Tub Chemicals	Leisure Time Spa 56 Chlorinating Granules Spa 56 Chlorinating Granules provides a reliable and easy-to-use source of concentrated chlorine. Provides 56% of free chlorine. 99% Sodium Di-chloro-s-Triazinetrione Dihydrate - 906g £
	SpaGuard Chlorine Concentrate A traditional chlorine donor in granular form that is totally soluble and contains stabiliser to minimise chlorine loss to sunlight. The  pH value of this product is close to neutral. Troclosene Sodium Dihydrate  - 1kg £
	Relax Stabilised Chlorine Granules Sodium Di-chloro isocyanurate Di-hydrate - 1kg £

 

AquaSPArkle Chlorine Spa Starter Kit

This handy kit contains the basics you will need to get your spa up and running with chlorine granules. 

The kit contains:

500g Stabilised Chlorine Granules

500g Spa pH Plus

750g Spa pH Minus

0.5 litre Spa Foam Away

50 Chlorine Test Strips

£  

Note: You may also wish to consider buying some shock and some filter cleaner.

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SpaGuard Chlorine Starter Kit

This handy kit contains all you need if you are just starting up and want to get your spa up and running with chlorine granules.  The kit contains:

500g Chlorinating Concentrate

4 x 35g Spa Lite  (shock)

100g Filter Brite

500g Balance Pak 100  (Total Alkalinity Raiser)

500g Pak 200  (pH Increaser)

Bioguard 4-Way Test Strips

750g Lo 'n' Slo  (pH Reducer)

£  

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CHLORINE SAFETY

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Highly corrosive. Causes irreversible eye damage. Causes burns to skin, irritating to nose and throat. May be fatal if swallowed. Will burn with the evolution of chlorine and equally toxic gases. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Wear goggles or face shield and rubber gloves when handling. Avoid breathing dust or fumes. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

FIRST AID: IF SWALLOWED: Promptly drink one or two large glasses of water or milk. DO NOT induce vomiting. Get medical attention. Avoid alcohol. IF ON SKIN: Immediately brush off excess chemical and flush with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing. Wash clothing before reuse. If irritation persists, call a physician. IF IN EYES: Flush with plenty of water. Get medical attention. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air. Call a physician. Probable mucosal damage may contraindicate the use of gastric lavage.

PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL HAZARD: Strong oxidizing agent. Will burn with the evolution of chlorine and equally toxic gases. Contact with water slowly liberates irritating and hazardous chlorine-containing gases. Mix only with water. Use clean dry utensils. Do not add this product to any dispensing device containing remains of any other product. Such use may cause a violent reaction leading to fire or explosion. Contamination with moisture, organic matter or other chemicals may start a reaction with generation of heat, liberation of hazardous gases and possible generation of fire and explosion. In case of fire, if possible isolate container in open air or well ventilated area, flood with large volume of water. In case of contamination or decomposition, do not reseal container.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: This product is toxic to fish and aquatic organisms. Highly hazardous to humans and domestic animals.

DANGER: Do not mix chlorine in concentrated form with any other chemicals. Do not add other chemicals to the dispenser when using chlorine tablets. A violent reaction leading to fire and/or explosion could result.